There are some 200 prison guard families living inside Angola, many of whom have lived on the grounds for generations. The last escape attempt took place in early September 2013, and two prisoners were apprehended three hours after the alarm went off. They had not even managed to make it off the 18,000 acres.

There are some 200 prison guard families living inside Angola, many of whom have lived on the grounds for generations. The last escape attempt took place in early September 2013, and two prisoners were apprehended three hours after the alarm went off. They had not even managed to make it off the 18,000 acres.

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