WEKU

Breakout at Democratic Republic of Congo jail draws attention to horrific conditions

By EMMET LIVINGSTONE,

2024-09-04

Over 100 prisoners were killed — either shot dead or crushed — after they tried to escape from the infamous Makala Prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments /

Add a Comment

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local News

Hurricane Milton poses an 'extremely serious threat' as it barrels toward Florida

WEKUlast hour

This mountain hamlet hit by Helene flooding preps for a winter without power

WEKUlast hour

A controversial but effective treatment for meth addiction gains ground

WEKU2 days ago

Sean Combs is now in a Special Housing Unit like Red Onion State Prison in Wise County, Virginia

Margaret Minnicks17 days ago

Kentucky health commissioner says COVID cases down a bit, but vaccination still a priority this fall

WEKU1 day ago

Diddy’s Former Inmate Shares Details About His 'Special Treatment' While Incarcerated

Kristen Brady16 hours ago

Reporter's notebook: What it's like witnessing the aftermath of flooding in east Tennessee

WEKU13 hours ago

Police Log, 10/7/2024

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel7 hours ago

Fast-growing Hurricane Milton is officially a Category 5 storm as it nears Florida

WEKU21 hours ago

Children living in car on Denver’s streets as advocate can't be heard

David Heitz13 days ago

Man Sentenced to 4+ Years for Checks Stolen from U.S. Mail

Morristown Minute5 days ago

18-year-old woman killed by wanted suspect in Cleburne shooting

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt24 days ago

Fatal Crash Claims Three Lives in Denton County

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt29 days ago

Veteran Jacksonville police officer charged with kidnapping, stalking woman

Jacksonville Today23 days ago

Corporate landlord with 12,000 homes in CA agrees to $48 million settlement for deceiving renters

The HD Post12 days ago

Hurricane Helene remnants may not be enough to curb wildfires in Kentucky

WEKU23 hours ago

Kentucky Blood Center facing shortages after Hurricane Helene

WEKU1 day ago

California drivers may be eligible for a payment from $50 Million gas settlement

The HD Post4 days ago

Live roach was found “in the process of dying on a plate over the make line" Florida diner shut down

Akeena2 days ago

Vision screenings for driver’s license renewals will be required in ’25 to enhance driver safety

Northern Kentucky Tribune18 days ago

Aurora police chief begins daily Venezuelan gang call

David Heitz24 days ago

Opinion: How homelessness made me a criminal in Denver

David Heitz17 days ago

Border Patrol’s refusal to rescue an injured man by cutting the wall shows a larger “cultural problem,” former CBP commissioner says

Arizona Luminaria17 days ago

Order your free at-home COVID-19 tests now from federal government — here’s how

Northern Kentucky Tribune1 day ago

The Black Hills are thick with lions. But those that leave are unlikely to repopulate the East, study finds.

WyoFile7 days ago

Judge backs feds in Wyoming black-footed ferret reintroduction dispute

WyoFile28 days ago

Jackson Man Dies at Gas Station Where He Drove After Getting Shot

Mississippi News Group3 days ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy