The Sun8d
At least 6,000 inmates escape high-security jail during bloody Christmas riot after prisoners stole guards’ weapons
The jailbreak happened in Maputo Central Prison, located nine miles southwest of Mozambique's capital Maputo. Rafael said the riot began around midday on Wednesday after agitation by a group of ...
Jurist8d
Mozambique prison riot kills at least 33 amid civil unrest following controversial elections
A violent prison riot in Mozambique on Thursday has resulted in the deaths ... Videos circulating on social media captured scenes of chaos as prisoners fled the facility, with some attempting to hide ...
CNN10d
Mozambique police commander says 33 dead, 1,500 escaped in Maputo prison riot
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. About 1,534 people escaped from the ...
Tempo9d
Mozambique Prison Riot Sees 1,500 Prisoners Escape, 33 Dead
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - 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, December 25, 2024, as ...
Reuters11d
Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips country
Riot linked to disputed election results Justice Minister claims riot started inside prison, unrelated to outside protests Over 1,500 escaped, 150 recaptured; rise in crime expected, police ...