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 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.

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