Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead

Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique
Authorities in Maputo said that more than 1,500 inmates also escaped ... a “shutdown” starting Friday even as the situation in the capital remained tense. Mozambique, a nation of 34 million people, has been on edge since the 9 October general election.
Mozambique police commander says 33 dead, 1,500 escaped in Maputo prison riot
Mozambique is experiencing escalating civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election, which extended long-ruling party Frelimo’s stay in power. Opposition groups and their supporters claim the vote was rigged.
Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips country
A prison riot in Mozambique's capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country's police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday, as civil unrest linked to October's disputed election continues.
More than 1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a prison near Maputo on Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results, police say. Thirty-three people were killed and 15 injured in clashes with guards, police chief Bernardino Rafael told a press conference.
Police say 33 dead, 1,500 escaped in Mozambique prison riot
A prison riot in Mozambique's capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country's police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday, as civil unrest linked to October's disputed election continues.
21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling
A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.
More Than 1,500 Prisoners Escape In Mozambique Amid Unrest: Police
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of long-ruling Frelimo party as winner of recent elections.
Over 1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique
In tonight's edition, chaos in Mozambique as 1,500 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Maputo. Also, As we are about to say goodbye to 2024, time to reflect over the past year. Special zoom on Ghana,
At Least 56 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling
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