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| Location | Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Capacity | 1,500 |
| Population | 14,000–15,000 (as of 2024) |
| Notable prisoners | |
| Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, Emmanuel Dungia, Bruno Tshibala, Muanda Nsemi | |
Makala Central Prison (French: Prison centrale de Makala), or Makala Prison[1] (French: Prison de Makala, Lingala: Bolóko ya Makala), is the biggest prison in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), located in its capital city, Kinshasa.[2] It is located in the city center, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the presidential palace.[3]
Makala Prison is located between the communes of Makala and Selembao. With a theoretical capacity of 1,500 detainees,[4][5] Makala is the only detention centre in Kinshasa, with the exception of Ndolo military prison.[6]
The security of each of the eleven pavilions where prisoners are housed is ensured by the inmates.[7] There are no police officers or prison guards inside the site.[7] Instead, prisoners armed with batons guard the entrances and exits of each pavilion.[7]
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