More than 6,000 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.

Mozambique was plunged into chaos on Christmas Day as over 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Maputo, the capital city. The jailbreak occurred during violent post-election riots, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the