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Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead

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.

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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.

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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 are roiling the country.

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Why Is Mozambique in Chaos?

More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential ...

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Mozambique Death Toll Rises to 261 in Post-Election Turmoil

The death toll inflicted by Mozambique’s post-election unrest has climbed to 261, according to a local monitoring group, with ...

Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president

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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 ...

South Africa reroutes Mozambique trade, travel to Eswatini border amid violence

By Nokukhanya Musi MBABANE, ESWATINI - As Mozambique grapples with a political crisis following a disputed national election ...

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Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election

Mozambique’s top court on Monday confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election, which has sparked ...

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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: Thousands flee to Malawi amid election unrest

As political violence in Mozambique continues, thousands of families are crossing the border into Malawi, with officials ...

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