Balaka Prison
Prison in Malawi, Africa
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Balaka Prison, also known as Balaka Maximum Security Prison, is a prison located in Balaka, Malawi.[1] The prison has a capacity of approximately 1,500 inmates, but it usually holds more than 2,000 prisoners due to overcrowding. The prison provides a safe and secure environment for the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society.[2]
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| Location | Balaka Township, Malawi, Malawi |
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| Coordinates | 14°55′S 34°52′E |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Maximum (male and female) |
| Capacity | 1,500 |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Managed by | Malawi Prison Service |
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Facilities
The prison has several facilities, including cellblocks, a chapel, a mosque, a hospital, and recreational facilities. The prison also has a farm that produces food for the inmates.
Aim
The prison aims at providing a humane and dignified treatment of inmates, preparing them for reintegration into society upon release.[5]
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