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 KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - A riot broke out Thursday at the capital's main jail after authorities tightened restrictions following the escape of a dozen inmates convicted of involvement in the assassination of former President Laurent Kabila, prisoners said.
Nearby residents reported hearing several gunshots echoing from the prison.
Warden Dido Kitunga refused to comment. But inmates reached by cell phones said stones and bottles were thrown at guards, and about 10 prisoners were wounded as guards fired tear gas and beat inmates back with clubs.
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