At Least 56 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling
Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.
UN secretary-general concerned about post-election violence in Mozambique
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about the unrest in Mozambique, his associate spokesperson said Thursday. "The Secretary-General is concerned about the post-election violence, which has resulted in loss of lives and the destruction of public and private property," Stephanie Tremblay told reporters.
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 people,
Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election
Mozambique’s top court on Monday confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election, which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged.
1,500 prisoners escape, 33 inmates killed in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
Groups of protesters approached the penitentiary, triggering unrest inside and prompting inmates to knock down a wall and flee.
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
Mozambique’s police chief has said that at least 6,000 inmates have escaped from a high-security prison in the capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.
At least 6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison in post-election riots
At least 6,000 inmates have escaped a high-security prison in Mozambique's capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country. Thirty-three prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces, Mozambique police chief Bernardino Rafael said.
6,000 inmates escape from prison during unrest in Mozambique
At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the
Over 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique prison amid post-election violence
More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a high-security facility in Maputo on Christmas Day following a rebellion, during which at least 33 inmates were killed. The chaos erupted amid violent protests and riots triggered by the confirmation of the ruling Frelimo party’s victory in October's elections.
21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling
A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.
Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips country
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.
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Mozambique: Death toll rises to 150 in bloody post-election protests
The death toll in Mozambique's post-election riots has climbed to about 150. A civil society organisation, Plataforma Decide, ...
Mozambique court upholds the governing party’s presidential election victory as protests flare again
Mozambique’s highest court has upheld the governing party’s win in the October presidential election following weeks of ...
Riots, Jail Break Kill 248 in Mozambique While Businesses Suffer
At least 248 people have died in Mozambique’s escalating post-election turmoil while the deadly unrest prompted a natural gas ...