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At least 129 inmates died during an attempted jailbreak in Congo, many of them in a stampede
An attempted jailbreak in Congo’s main prison in the capital left at least 129 people dead, most of them in a stampede, authorities said Tuesday.
A provisional assessment showed that 24 inmates were shot dead by “warning” gunshots as they tried to escape from the overcrowded Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa early Monday, Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemin Shabani said on the social platform X.
“There are also 59 injured people taken into care by the government, as well as some cases of women raped,” he said, adding that order has been restored at the prison, part of which was burned in the attack.
Makala, Congo’s largest penitentiary with a capacity for 1,500 people, holds over 12,000 inmates, most of whom are awaiting trial, Amnesty International said in its latest country report. The facility has recorded previous jailbreaks, including in 2017 when an attack by a religious sect freed dozens.
Gunfire inside the prison started around midnight on Sunday into Monday morning, residents said. A senior government official earlier said only two deaths were confirmed during the incident, a figure disputed by rights activists.
Videos that appeared to be from the prison showed bodies lying on the ground, many of them with visible injuries. Another video showed inmates carrying people who appeared to be dead into a vehicle.
There were no signs of forced entry into the prison, which is located in the city center, 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the presidential palace.
The attempted escape was plotted from inside the prison by inmates in one of the wings, Mbemba Kabuya, the deputy justice minister, told the local Top Congo FM radio.
In the hours that followed the attack, the road to the prison was cordoned off while authorities convened a panel to investigate the incident.
Makala — among other prisons in Congo — is so overcrowded that people often die from starvation, activists say. Scores of inmates have been released this year as part of efforts to decongest the prisons.
Justice Minister Constant Mutamba called the attack a “premeditated act of sabotage,” adding that those who “instigated these acts of sabotage … will receive a stern response.”
He also announced a ban on the transfer of inmates from the prison and said authorities will build a new prison, among other efforts to reduce overcrowding.
SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A holiday-themed pop-up in North County taking place this weekend is especially made for those with a sweet tooth and a penchant for chocolates.
French pastry chef and U.S. chocolate master Christophe Rull will join forces with Michelin-trained chocolatier Annaluna Karkar to host a two-day pop-up at Rull’s patisserie in San Marcos.
The event, which takes place on both Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a holiday menu of Karkar’s handcrafted chocolates alongside Rull’s pastries.
Born in France, Rull has won several awards for his work in the baking industry — including winning the 2021 U.S. round of the World Chocolate Masters competition and appearing on the Netflix show “Bake Squad.”
Karkar, on the other hand, has won many accolades of her own for her work with chocolates, combining impressive techniques with creative flavors. She founded the small-batch and artisan chocolate business, Après l’Étoile.
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Chocolates offered by Rull and Karkar. (Chemistry PR)
Together, Rull and Karkar are inviting the public to get a taste of their unique creations:
Owl Chocolate Bonbons
- Hazelnut Crisp
- Dark Chocolate/Caramel
- Peanut Butter/Caramel
- Dark Chocolate Passion/Coconut
Chocolate Tablets
- Milk Chocolate Tablet
- Dark Chocolate Tablet
Candy Chocolate Bars
- Baklava
- Sticky Toffee
- Raspberry Pistachio
- Coffee Caramel
Handcrafted Chocolate Stems
Chocolate Holiday Pieces
- Nutcrackers
- Stag Plaque
- Gingerbread House & Tree Plaque
- Chocolate Christmas Tree Confections
Christophe Rull Patisserie is located at 51 N. City Drive in San Marcos.
A person was killed Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a big rig on State Route 805 in San Diego, authorities said.
The crash occurred about 2:50 a.m. on the northbound route, south of University Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A SigAlert was issued at 3:37 a.m. shutting down the transition road connecting the northbound route to northbound State Route 15.
There was no other immediate information.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A traffic collision has prompted lane closures on northbound Interstate 805 in the area north of Interstate 15, according to Caltrans. The incident area is in-between the North Park and Corridor neighborhoods.
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The collision was first reported in a Sig Alert released by California Highway Patrol around 3:45 a.m. A hard closure was put in place roughly an hour later, closing all northbound lanes.
In an update around 8:30 a.m., CHP officials confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI that the two leftmost lanes remained closed, while the right lanes reopened to traffic.
In another update shortly after 10 a.m., Caltrans announced all lanes have since reopened.
It’s unknown at this time how many vehicles were involved and if there were any injuries connected to the incident.
FOX 5/KUSI is working to gather more information. Check back for updates.
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