Prisoners escape Maputo jail

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.
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: Prisoners escape Maputo jail after deadly riot
Some 1,500 prisoners broke out of jail in Maputo following a riot which killed dozens, according to local police. Mozambique is facing violent unrest as political crisis deepens.
More than 1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
More than 1,500 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.
Hundreds escape from prison amid violent protests in Mozambique
Adriano Nuvunga, director of the Center for Democracy and Human Rights in Mozambique, wrote on X Wednesday: “Over 2,500 detainees have escaped from high-security prisons, including Maputo Central Prison. This shocking incident raises urgent questions about the state of security and the justice system in Mozambique,''
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.
More Than 1,500 Prisoners Escape In Mozambique Amid Unrest: Police
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of long-ruling Frelimo party as winner of recent elections.
At Least 56 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling
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Post-electoral: Inmates escape from Maputo maximum security prison
An unspecified number of inmates escaped today from Maputo's maximum-security prison following a rebellion, the permanent ...
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
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Post-electoral: Maputo Hospital in critical situation
The management of Maputo Central Hospital (HCM), the largest in the country, acknowledged today that it is in a "critical ...
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 ...
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Mozambique businesses destroyed day after protests, looting
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Mozambique's Constitutional Council proclaims Daniel Chapo winner of presidential election
Mozambique's Constitutional Council (CC), the body in charge of constitutional and electoral affairs, proclaimed Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections. Chapo will take the baton ...