Mozambique, Prison

1,500 escape Mozambique prison; 33 dead in post-election chaos
Machava prison holds high-risk inmates, including jihadists linked to armed groups in Cabo Delgado. At least 30 jihadists are among the escapees, including one classified as "highly dangerous," raising security concerns.
Mozambique Prison Riot Leaves 33 Dead, More than 1,500 Escape
At least 1,534 prisoners escaped Wednesday from a prison near Mozambique’s capital in a premeditated act linked to post-election protests, local media reported.
Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique
At least 33 people died and over a dozen sustained injuries in a prison riot in Mozambique 's capital as civil unrest over October's disputed election continued on Christmas Day.
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 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.
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.
'Mozambique on verge of civil war': EFF wants Pretoria to summon Mozambique High Commissioner over crackdown
EFF national spokesperson and Member of Parliament, Leigh-Ann Mathys pointed fingers at the Frelimo-led government in ...
Riots, Jail Break Kill 248 in Mozambique While Businesses Suffer
At least 248 people have died in Mozambique’s escalating post-election turmoil while the deadly unrest prompted a natural gas ...
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 ...
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At least 21 dead since Monday amid political unrest in Mozambique
A demonstrator wearing a mask takes part in a protest in Maputo, Mozambique, on Dec. 4 after political unrest erupted ...
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 ...
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.
Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by ...
Mozambique court upholds the governing party’s presidential election victory as protests flare again
Mozambique’s highest court has upheld the governing party’s win in the October presidential election following weeks of ...