Over 6,000 prisoners escape amid election protests in Mozambique
International media reports have indicated that, amid unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of election results in Mozambique, at least 6,000 prisoners escaped from the country’s jails.
At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail: What we know
At least 33 prisoners died and 15 were injured as the prisoners confronted security forces during their escape, he added. Officials at first said 1,500 detainees escaped, but revised that number up on Friday, according to The Associated Press news agency.
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces.
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.
Police say 33 dead, 1,500 escaped in Mozambique prison riot
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 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.
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
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