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Mozambique post-election violence kills 125 in three days: NGO
Around 125 people have been killed in three days of violent clashes across Mozambique amid opposition-led protests over the presidential election results, a non-governmental organisation said Thursday.
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
Mozambique’s police chief says at least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in the capital of Maputo on Christmas Day after a rebellion, as widespread post-election riots and violence ar
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.
6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison amid post-election riots
MAPUTO, Mozambique — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.
AU expresses concern over post-election violence in Mozambique
In a statement, the AU chief called for a peaceful resolution of the escalating post-election violence in Mozambique, particularly following the recent pronouncement of the final election results by the country's constitutional council, which resulted in scores of people losing their lives.
VOA60 World - Mozambique: At least 6,000 prisoners escape maximum security prison
At least 6,000 prisoners have escaped from a maximum security prison in Mozambique as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country, officials said Wednesday. Thirty-three of them are said to have died during confrontations with the police and the military.
21 Killed In Mozambique Post-election Violence Since Monday: Government
Twenty-one people including two police officers have died in Mozambique's post-election violence in the last 24 hours, Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda said at a press conference Monday.
Police say 33 dead, 1,500 escaped in Mozambique prison riot
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.
Hundreds break out from Mozambique prison amid civil unrest
More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped in Maputo as Mozambique experiences escalating civil unrest. Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve - including legislation supported by Paris Hilton IRS
Mozambique unrest | Over 1,500 prisoners escape Maputo prison
MAPUTO - Mozambique remains on the knife edge. Protests continue to engulf the country as politicians try to solve an electoral impasse. READ: Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest Violence is escalating after the country’s Constitutional Court endorsed the disputed October elections this week.
Over 1,500 inmates escape in Mozambique amid jailbreak
No fewer than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison on Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest, which was sparked by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.
Why Is Mozambique in Chaos?
More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential ...
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 ...
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Venâncio Mondlane’s incitement to violence threatens Mozambique’s stability — The ICC Must Act
One of the most concerning aspects of the ongoing political crisis in Mozambique is the potential role of foreign influence in exacerbating the violence. Both Russian and Chinese interests are ...
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Mozambique’s controversial election result upheld: What to know
It’s some of the worst bouts of violence Mozambique has experienced in more than 30 years. Many compare the unrest to when the country was in the grips of a civil war between Frelimo and Renamo ...
21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling
A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.
Mozambique Descends Into Chaos as Crisis Over Vote Escalates
A wave of violence spread across Mozambique following the validation of the ruling party’s victory in October’s disputed ...
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 ...
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Mozambique: Death toll rises to 150 in bloody post-election protests
The death toll in Mozambique’s post-election riots has climbed to about 150. A civil society organisation, Plataforma Decide, ...