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.
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.
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.
Deadly prison riots engulf Mozambique - as 33 killed and hundreds escape
Hundreds of inmates have escaped a prison riot in Mozambique's capital which has left 33 people dead and 15 injured.
Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
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 the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.
1,500 prisoners escape, 33 inmates killed in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
Groups of protesters approached the penitentiary, triggering unrest inside and prompting inmates to knock down a wall and flee.
Fikile Mbalula claps for FRELIMO in the face of protests against Mozambique election results
The Secretary-General of the African National Congress, Fikile Mbalula, sent a congratulatory message to the President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, and FRELIMO.
At Least 56 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling
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21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
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Mozambique businesses destroyed day after protests, looting
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Mozambique’s highest court upholds victory for the ruling Frelimo Party
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Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election
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At least 21 dead since Monday amid political unrest in Mozambique
At least 21 people have died since Monday due to political unrest in Mozambique as a political opposition leader vows to ...
Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president
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Mozambique crisis: Unrest grows in Maputo on Christmas Eve after disputed election results; check details
Earlier on Monday, makeshift roadblocks on major thoroughfares were set alight that covered the city with thick smoke as ...