Groups of protesters approached the penitentiary, triggering unrest inside and prompting inmates to knock down a wall and flee.

Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique - Civil unrest over disputed presidential election result continues

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.