United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
21 February 2008
The situation in Mbuji Mayi central prison in Kasai Oriental province has become catastrophic and a huge cause for concern, with 17 prisoners dying in 2008, mostly from famine, malnutrition and a lack of proper health care. Seven of the dead had been awaiting trial, and had not been convicted of any offence.
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