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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 presidential election results, a non-governmental organisation said Thursday.
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
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 widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country.
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.
Post-electoral: Escape of over 1,500 prisoners from Maputo Prison leaves 33 dead
At least 1,534 inmates escaped yesterday afternoon from Maputo's Central Maximum-Security Prison, in what the police commander-general described as a "premeditated" action tied to post-election protests,
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.
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.
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.
More Than 1,500 Prisoners Escape 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 the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.
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6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison amid post-election riots
MAPUTO, Mozambique — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day ...
Why Is Mozambique in Chaos?
More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential ...
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Post-electoral: Population carries goods after warehouse looting in Maputo’s periphery
Several warehouses and shops in Maputo’s outskirts have been vandalized and looted since Tuesday, following social unrest ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mozambique's opposition leader accuses police of fanning post-poll unrest
Mozambique's main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane on Thursday accused security forces of encouraging looting and unrest ...
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Mozambique businesses destroyed day after protests, looting
A day after violent protests and looting spread across Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, smoke billowed from destroyed buildings ...