An organization in Mozambique asked the nation’s attorney-general to probe “severe human-rights violations” after a jail ...

Over 33 people have died following unrest at a maximum security prison in Mozambican capital, Maputo. Dozens of people were ...

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 ...

MAPUTO (Reuters) -A prison riot in Mozambique's capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country's police ...

Rioting in the capital, Maputo, coincides with escalating civil unrest linked to October's disputed elections in Mozambique.

Mozambique’s post-election chaos deepens as prisoners flee Maputo’s maximum-security facility, with numbers still disputed ...

At least 33 prisoners died and 15 were injured as the prisoners confronted security forces during their escape, he added. Officials at first said 1,500 detainees escaped, but revised that number up on ...

The breakout at Maputo Central Prison, situated about 14 kilometers southwest of the capital, began midday Wednesday, according to police chief Bernardino Rafael. He said the chaos was sparked by ...

Mozambique’s main opposition leader returned from exile Thursday as security forces fired tear gas at hundreds of his ...

Mozambique's escalating civil unrest began after its October 2024 election was clouded by allegations of rigging against the ...