Angola Prisons Face Overcrowding of Over 5,000 Inmates

Luanda — Angola’s Interior Minister Manuel da Conceição Homem revealed on Monday in Viana that the country’s penitentiary facilities are holding over 5,000 inmates beyond their authorized capacity–a situation that will be addressed through the opening of new units in the coming days.

According to the minister, new penitentiary units in Huíla, Bié, Cunene, and Cabinda will enter into service, providing better living conditions for convicted individuals.

“It is a challenge, but we are…