6,000 inmates escape from prison during unrest in Mozambique
At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the
More than 6,000 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a prison near Maputo on Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.
Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead
A prison riot in Mozambique’s capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country’s police general commander Bernardino Rafael said. This came as civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election continued.
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 ar
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.
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 presidential election results, a non-governmental organisation said Thursday.
6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison amid post-election riots
The prisoners fled during violent protests, that have seen police cars, stations and general public infrastructure destroyed after the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winner of the Oct.9 elections. The escape ...
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.
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 6,000 prisoners escape maximum prison in Mozambique
Mozambique’s police chief has said that at least 6,000 inmates have escaped from a high-security prison in the capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.
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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At least 6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison in post-election riots
The prisoners fled during violent protests, that have seen police cars, stations and general public infrastructure destroyed ...
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Mozambique: CC Gives Frelimo Landslide Victory Despite Major Fraud
The Constitutional Council (CC) today gave Frelimo president, a majority in parliament, and all provincial governors. The CC ...
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Mozambique Court Upholds Frelimo’s Election Victory in Disputed Election
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has upheld the ruling Frelimo party’s victory in the October presidential election, ...
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 ...
Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president
Mozambique's main opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has declared that he will install himself as president on 15 January ...
Mozambique crisis: Unrest grows in Maputo on Christmas Eve after disputed election results; check details
Earlier on Monday, makeshift roadblocks on major thoroughfares were set alight that covered the city with thick smoke as ...