Prison break turmoil: 6,000 escapees deepen Mozambique unrest
Six thousand prisoners have escaped from a maximum-security prison near Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. According to the Associated Press, a rebellion erupted there on Christmas Day, citing a statement made by the country's police chief on Thursday.
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.
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
Mozambique’s police chief has said that at least 6,000 inmates have escaped from a high-security prison in the capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.
6,000 inmates escape from prison during unrest in Mozambique
At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the
At Least 6,000 Inmates Escape From Mozambique Prison on Christmas Day
Thirty-three inmates were killed and 15 others sustained injuries during a violent clash with the prison's security forces.
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
Protests erupted on Monday in response to Mozambique's highest court confirming that the ruling Frelimo party, in power since 1975, had won October's presidential elections. Mr Rafael said groups of anti-government protesters had approached the prison in the capital Maputo on Wednesday.
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Mozambique Death Toll Rises to 261 in Post-Election Turmoil
While the situation on Friday had calmed in the capital Maputo, violence flared elsewhere including in the northern port ...
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Mozambicans flee to neighbouring Malawi amid post-election unrest
MAPUTO/BLANTYRE, Dec 27 (Reuters) - More than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, Malawian ...
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At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the ...
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Post-Electoral: Violence causes fuel shortage in Maputo City
Post-election violence has led to a fuel shortage in Maputo City. Alexandre Muianga, the Councilor for Economic Activities ...
Why Is Mozambique in Chaos?
More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential ...
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 ...
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Post-electoral: Population carries goods after warehouse looting in Maputo’s periphery
Several warehouses and shops in Maputo’s outskirts have been vandalized and looted since Tuesday, following social unrest ...
At Least 56 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling
Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was ...
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel ...
Mozambique's opposition leader accuses police of fanning post-poll unrest
Mozambique's main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane on Thursday accused security forces of encouraging looting and unrest ...