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.
Mozambique Prison Riot Leaves 33 Dead as Over 1,500 Escape
A suspected riot in Mozambique's Maputo prison resulted in 33 deaths, 15 injuries, and over 1,500 escapes, amid claims of rigged elections. Authorities recaptured 150 prisoners. Tensions in the prison and surrounding area are rising,
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 from a high-security prison in Mozambique amid post-election violence
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
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
Protests erupted on Monday in response to Mozambique's highest court confirming that the ruling Frelimo party, in power since 1975, had won October's presidential elections. Mr Rafael said groups of anti-government protesters had approached the prison in the capital Maputo on Wednesday.
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 Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 people,
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.
At Least 56 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling
Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.
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Post-election unrest: Mass jailbreak in Mozambique
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison on Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by ...
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6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison amid post-election riots
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Mozambique Court Upholds Frelimo’s Election Victory in Disputed Election
Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, who garnered 24.29%, had contested the results, accusing Frelimo of vote-rigging.
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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 ...
Turkish Airlines cancels Maputo flights amid political turmoil in Mozambique
Turkish airlines has canceled its scheduled flights to Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, on Thursday due to ongoing political ...
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Post-electoral: Population carries goods after warehouse looting in Maputo’s periphery
Several warehouses and shops in Maputo’s outskirts have been vandalized and looted since Tuesday, following social unrest ...
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Mozambique's Highest Court Upholds Victory for the Ruling Frelimo Party
Mozambique's top court has declared election victory for the country's ruling Frelimo Party and its 47-year-old presidential ...