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Thousands escape high-security prison in Mozambique

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.

The Boston Globe · 3d

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.

Macau Business · 1h

Mozambique: At least 175 killed in last week of post-election demonstrations

At least 175 people died in the last week of post-election demonstrations in Mozambique, bringing the total number of deaths since

The Daily Star1h

Turmoil in Mozambique: Bangladeshis’ homes, shops being attacked

Law enforcers only watch as some Mozambicans loot shops and set fire to homes belonging to Bangladeshis. Sometimes, the groups extort money from Bangladeshis by threatening to attack them, their homes ...

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Mozambique creates commission to investigate mass prison break in capital

The government of Mozambique has created a commission of inquiry to investigate the mass escape of prisoners from two ...

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Undeterred: Energy firms pursue Mozambique projects despite massacre report

Exxon Mobil and others remain engaged in the African nation, amid claims that oil and gas projects stir unrest.

Fear And Chaos Grip Maputo After Post-election Violence

Mozambique's capital, Maputo, is limping back to normal but residents are still fearful because of widespread looting and ...

AllAfrica.com14h

Mozambique: Informal Militias Patrol Maputo Neighbourhoods

Informal militias have sprung up in several neighbourhoods in Maputo and the neighbouring city of Matola as panic-stricken residents seek to protect themselves against gangs of mysterious ...