Mile 2 Prison Mile 2 Prison Mile 2 Prison is a notorious penal institution in the West African country of The Gambia that is located on the highway between Serrekunda and the capital city of Banjul, across the road from a military barracks. Officially known as Central State Prison, the facility is notorious for its grim conditions, torture by guards, and its use in holding political opponents of former President Yahya Jammeh. Opened in 1920 by British colonial authorities, the prison contains a 'remand wing' where juvenile offenders and those awaiting trial are held, and a 'security wing' which houses high security prisoners,
Banjul was the scene of a bloodless military coup d'état in which President Dawda Jawara was overthrown and replaced by Yahya Jammeh. To commemorate this event, Arch 22 was built as an entrance portal to the capital. The gate is 35 metres tall and stands at the centre of an open square. It houses a textile museum. Attractions in the city include the Gambian National Museum, the Albert Market, Banjul State House, Banjul Court House, African Heritage Museum, two cathedrals and several major mosques. Banjul is the destination of the Plymouth-Banjul Challenge, a charity road rally. Banjul is the country's economic