indignation and concern after the events at Makala prison

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 129 inmates at Makala central prison have been killed by gunfire, shoving or suffocation, according to the government, while the situation on the ground remains difficult and the opposition and civil society are demanding accountability.

Makala Central Prison in the DRC is officially closed to visitors. The army is cordoning off the area and its troops have been reinforced around the prison, reports our correspondent in Kinshasa, Pascal Mulegwa. Inside, electricity was restored early yesterday afternoon. A backup generator has been deployed.

The first food deliveries also took place yesterday, while the detainees have been without food since Sunday evening, because the kitchen and the food depot were affected by the fire. According to our information, running water has not been restored in Makala, but three tanks were delivered yesterday.

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The rehabilitation work at the prison will require significant financial resources, a security source told our journalist Patient Ligodi. Some of the pavilions or cells housing prisoners judged to be ” dangerous » no longer have a door.

- RFI