6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison amid post-election riots
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 from the Maputo Central Prison, located 14 km southwest of the capital ...
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 rigged elections. Authorities recaptured 150 prisoners. Tensions in the prison and surrounding area are rising,
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.
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison in Mozambique amid post-election violence
At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as
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.
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 people,
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 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 confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.
Why Is Mozambique in Chaos?
More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential ...
Turkish Airlines cancels Maputo flights amid political turmoil in Mozambique
Turkish airlines has canceled its scheduled flights to Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, on Thursday due to ongoing political ...
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Mozambique Court Upholds Frelimo’s Election Victory in Disputed Election
Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, who garnered 24.29%, had contested the results, accusing Frelimo of vote-rigging.
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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 ...
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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 ...
Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by ...