Prisoners escape Maputo jail

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.
Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique
Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique - Civil unrest over disputed presidential election result continues
Mozambique: Prisoners escape Maputo jail after deadly riot
Some 1,500 prisoners broke out of jail in Maputo following a riot which killed dozens, according to local police. Mozambique is facing violent unrest as political crisis deepens.
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.
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 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.
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Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
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Post-electoral: Maputo Hospital in critical situation
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Mozambique businesses destroyed day after protests, looting
A day after violent protests and looting spread across Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, smoke billowed from destroyed buildings ...