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.

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.

Authorities say that a prison riot in Mozambique led to at least 33 deaths and more than 1,500 inmates escaping on Wednesday, Dec. 25.

At least 1,534 prisoners escaped Wednesday from a prison near Mozambique’s capital in a premeditated act linked to post-election protests, local media reported.

Rioting in the capital, Maputo, coincides with escalating civil unrest linked to October's disputed elections in Mozambique. Police said there were two more attempted jailbreaks at other sites.

In the aftermath of the chaotic events on Christmas Day, Mozambique has continued to grapple with additional incidents of unrest and violence. The country’s interior minister revealed that at least 21 more individuals lost their lives in separate incidents following the confirmation of Frelimo’s victory by the top court just a day prior.

At least 33 were killed and over 1,500 escaped after a prison riot broke out in Mozambique on Christmas Day. The country has been facing major unrest following the controversial October elections

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