Prison of the Annamites

Prison of the Annamites
Camp Crique Anguille
Prison cell
Location within French Guiana
General information
Town or cityTonnegrande
CountryFrench Guiana
Coordinates4°49′33″N 52°30′59″W / 4.82587°N 52.51642°W / 4.82587; -52.51642
OpenedApril 1931
Closed6 December 1944

Prison of the Annamites (French: Bagne des Annamites or Camp Crique Anguille) is a former prison in the commune of Montsinéry-Tonnegrande in French Guiana. The prison was built for Annamite prisoners who had revolted against French rule. The purpose of the prison was to develop the Inini territory. The prison was in operation between 1931 and 1944.

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