DR Congo frees goats from prison

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DR Congo frees goats from prison


A minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered a Kinshasa jail to release a dozen goats, which he said were being held there illegally.


Deputy Justice Minister Claude Nyamugabo said he found the goats just in time during a routine jail visit.


The beasts were due to appear in court, charged with being sold illegally by the roadside.


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wednesday here (not verified) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 - 05:14

BBC Africa analyst Mary Harper says that given the grim state of prisons in Congo, the goats will doubtless be relieved about being spared a trial.


What about the prisoners who may be in their for petty/minor things due to 'gaps' in police' knowledge?


Isn't there real crime in Congo (if i'm correct, it's a very orthodox Christian and strict Islamic area)?


Ya'qub — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 - 17:32

[quote=wednesday here]

BBC Africa analyst Mary Harper says that given the grim state of prisons in Congo, the goats will doubtless be relieved about being spared a trial.

What about the prisoners who may be in their for petty/minor things due to 'gaps' in police' knowledge?


Isn't there real crime in Congo (if i'm correct, it's a very orthodox Christian and strict Islamic area)?[/quote]


I think this story is misleading.


The goats' owner was being charged with illegally selling them, so was locked up in prison.


While he/she was locked up, the goats had nowhere to stay/no one to look after them, so they were kept in a cell until the trial.