6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election ...
Dec 26, 2024 · MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — 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.. Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces.
Mozambique police commander says 33 dead, 1,500 escaped in Maputo …
Dec 25, 2024 · 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 ...
Fear, chaos grip Maputo after postelection violence - Voice of …
5 days ago · Breaking News. Africa. Fear, chaos grip Maputo after postelection violence December 27, 2024 9:01 PM ... Maputo bank worker Armand Tembe, 40, was also dragged out of bed before dawn.
Mozambique unrest: Hundreds flee Maputo jail amid poll protests - BBC News
Dec 25, 2024 · A BBC reporter found Maputo was like a ghost town on Christmas ... A comedic look back at 2024's biggest news items. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts ...
At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail: What we know
6 days ago · Some 6,000 prisoners broke free from a high-security prison in the Mozambican capital, Maputo, on Wednesday, according to police authorities, as weeks-long post-election violence continues to rock ...
In Mozambique, Dozens Are Killed in Clashes Over Disputed …
Dec 25, 2024 · At Maputo Central Prison, which housed 2,500 inmates, more than 1,530 prisoners escaped, a police commander, Bernardino Rafael, said at news conference on Wednesday. Thirty-three prisoners were ...
Mozambique court upholds the governing party's ... - Associated Press News
Dec 23, 2024 · MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — Mozambique’s highest court on Monday upheld the governing party’s win in the October presidential election following weeks of opposition protests in which more than 100 people have died.. The court, called the Constitutional Council, said irregularities in the election “did not substantially influence the results” and that Daniel Chapo with the governing ...
Maputo, Mozambique Breaking News Headlines Today - Ground News
3 days ago · Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Maputo, Mozambique, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 281 stories have been published about Maputo, Mozambique which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Why Mozambique's election has sparked weeks of ... - Associated Press News
Nov 7, 2024 · Opposition parties and many citizens have rejected the results of the Oct. 9 presidential election as fraudulent and growing protests in the capital, Maputo, and other cities have been met by deadly force from police. Thursday’s protest was the biggest yet.
‘Ready to die’: Protesters face bullets for political change in ...
Oct 31, 2024 · On Monday, October 21, demonstrators, led by Mondlane, gathered in Maputo, at the same spot Dias and Guambe were killed, chanting “Save Mozambique” and “the country is ours”.