Jeshwang Prison

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Jeshwang Prison (rarely: Mile 7 ) is the second largest prison in the West African state of Gambia after the Central Prison, called Mile 2 .

Location and description

The prison is located in Old Jeshwang , a part of Kanifing Township and has a capacity of 200 prisoners. It belongs to the Gambia Prison Service .

history

In August 2018 there was a major escape of prisoners from the remand prison. It is reported that 23 prisoners escaped. Eight officers were arrested in connection with this.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Crime and Punishment around the World [4 volumes]: [Four Volumes] . ABC-CLIO, 2010, ISBN 978-0-313-35134-1 , p. 85 ( books.google.de ).
  2. ^ Jeshwang prison break: 23 escaped - The Point Newspaper, Banjul, The Gambia. In: thepoint.gm. Accessed August 6, 2018 .
  3. ↑ GAMBIA: BREAKING NEWS: MAJOR JAIL BREAK REPORTED IN GAMBIA; OVER 20 PRISONERS ESCAPED AT JESHWANG PRISON! | Latest Gambia News . In: Latest Gambia News . 2018 ( gambianewstoday.com ).

Coordinates: 13 ° 27 '42  .9 " N , 16 ° 39' 53.9"  W.