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Location | Lilongwe, Malawi |
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Coordinates | 13°58′S33°47′E / 13.967°S 33.783°E |
Status | Operational |
Security class | Maximum (male and female) |
Capacity | 500 |
Opened | January 1971 |
Managed by | Malawi Government |
Maula Prison is a maximum-security prison located in Lilongwe, Malawi. [1]
Maula Prison was established in 1971, during the presidency of Hastings Kamuzu Banda. It was built to replace the old Lilongwe Prison, which was deemed too small and inadequate. [2] The prison was designed to hold 500 prisoners, but it has often been overcrowded, holding up to 1,500 inmates. [3] [4] [5]
Maula Prison has several facilities, including: [6]
Some notable inmates who have been held at Maula Prison include:
Maula Prison has faced numerous challenges, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate food and medical care for prisoners. In 2013, a riot broke out at the prison, resulting in the death of several prisoners and injuries to many others.
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