At least 6,000 inmates escape high-security jail during bloody Christmas riot after prisoners stole guards’ weapons
A WHOPPING 6,000 inmates escaped a high-security jail in Mozambique on Christmas Day after prisoners stole guards’ weapons.
Mass prison break sees 6,000 inmates escape jail as violence breaks out after elections
Around 6,000 inmates have fled a high-security prison in Mozambique's capital Maputo after a rebellion, the country's police ...
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Prisoners’s families attempt to break open jail doors with a crowbar after rumours spread that several inmates had died in a ...
The Independent5d
Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique
While Mr Rafael blamed protests outside the prison for encouraging the riot, justice minister Helena Kida told local broadcaster Miramar TV that the unrest started inside the prison and had ...
Daily Post Nigeria6d
Bloody Christmas: 33 people killed in Maputo prison riot
Dozens of people were killed as a result of the prison riot on Christmas Day, according to authorities. According to the Guardian UK, the riot resulted to the death of 33 people, while 15 others ...
Reuters7d
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 ...