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Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead

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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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.

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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

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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 ...

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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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