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Chikurubi Prison

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Chikurubi Prison is a maximum security male prison in Zimbabwe. Located on the outskirts of the country's capital, Harare, the prison is known for its overcrowding and poor sanitary conditions. Cells typically measure 9 metres (30 ft) by 4 metres (13 ft), and there can be as many as 25 prisoners housed in each cell. They spend much of the day locked up and have few recreational opportunities.[1]

Notable prisoners

  • Roy Bennett, Zimbabwean politician and former colonial policeman[2]
  • Simon Mann, British mercenary and former British Army officer[3]
  • Munyaradzi Kereke -

References

  1. ^ Peta, Basildon (11 September 2004). "No space, light or air and little food in Chikurubi". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
  2. ^ Leonard, Tom (28 July 2005). "'I make no apologies for being white'". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  3. ^ Smith, David (13 April 2010). "Wanted: hangman for Zimbabwe prison". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 13 November 2015.