Maputo, Mozambique

Eyewitness footage shows large group of people during riot in Maputo prison
Video posted on social media shows large group of people within prison vicinity during riot in Mozambique's capital Maputo.
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.
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils 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.
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.
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: At least 33 people killed, 15 injured and 1500 prisoners escape after suspected riot in Maputo jail
Police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday that 150 of the prisoners who escaped from the prison in Maputo have been recaptured.
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.
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6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison amid post-election riots
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Mozambique businesses destroyed day after protests, looting
A day after violent protests and looting spread across Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, smoke billowed from destroyed buildings ...