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Dozens killed in DR Congo jailbreak

Makala Prison, the largest prison in DR Congo, has a capacity of 1,500 prisoners, but more than 14,000 inmates are being held there. What is life like as an inmate there?

An attempt by inmates to break out of Makala high-security prison in Kinshasa, DR Congo, has led to the deaths of more than 100 people.

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Presenter :Audrey
Producers: Sunita Nahar, Bella Hassan and Stefania Okereke in London. Charles Gitonga and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi.
Technical Producer: Nick Randell
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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