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.

Over 33 people have died following unrest at a maximum security prison in Mozambican capital, Maputo. Dozens of people were killed as a result of the prison riot on Christmas Day, according to authorities.

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.