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Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead

Reuters on MSN · 4d

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.

CNN on MSN · 5d

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.

Tasnim News Agency · 4d

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.

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At least 6,000 inmates escape high-security jail during bloody Christmas riot after prisoners stole guards’ weapons

A WHOPPING 6,000 inmates escaped a high-security jail in Mozambique on Christmas Day after prisoners stole guards’ weapons.

Mozambique Prison Riot Leaves 33 Dead as Over 1,500 Escape

A suspected riot in Mozambique's Maputo prison resulted in 33 deaths, 15 injuries, and over 1,500 escapes, amid claims of ...

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