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Berita Bersama Berlin #5 The Escape of Dozens of Inmates from Kutacane Prison: What Happened?

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Click here to access the listening script⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & word list←Dozens of inmates escaped from Kutacane Prison in Aceh, raising concerns about overcrowding and prison security in Indonesia. What led to this mass escape? How are authorities responding? In this episode of Berita Bersama Berlin, we break down the key facts, the latest updates, and the deeper issues behind this incident. Tune in to learn more!

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