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6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison

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 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

The Boston Globe · 2d

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.

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Mozambique Prison Break: Chaos and Consequences

Over 6,000 inmates escaped a maximum-security prison in Mozambique amidst post-election violence. The escape led to ...

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Mozambique opposition threatens chaos as judges prepare to rule on disputed election

Tension was mounting in Mozambique on Monday with judges about ... Businesses were shut and streets deserted in the capital Maputo early on Monday despite the fact that it is the height of the ...

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Mozambique Leader Calls For 'Non-Violence', Maputo Tense

Mozambique's president-elect Daniel Chapo on Friday called for“non-violence” and“unity” after widespread rioting this week ...

Fear, chaos grip Maputo after postelection violence

Food, fuel, medicine are running low for city's inhabitants while escape of 1,000-plus prison inmates is fueling rumors and ...

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