Mozambique: 6000 Inmates Escape From High-Security Prison During Christmas Day Rebellion Amid Post-Election Riots, Video Surfaces
On Christmas Day, 6,000 inmates escaped a high-security prison near Maputo, Mozambique, during riots fueled by post-election unrest. The chaos followed the controversial confirmation of Frelimo’s election victory, sparking protests and violence.
National police chief Bernardino Rafael reported that 33 escapees were killed, 15 injured, and 150 recaptured in a military-supported operation. Among the fugitives were 30 linked to armed groups behind ongoing conflicts in Cabo Delgado. Protesters near the prison caused confusion, enabling inmates to breach a wall and flee. Unrest continued in the capital with barricades and vandalism disrupting movement. Mozambique has faced turmoil since the October 9 election, with Frelimo’s long-standing rule being a focal point of public discontent.
Post-Election Unrest in Mozambique
