Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:51am on 26 Dec 2024,Thursday International
A riot at a prison in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, on Christmas Day left 33 dead and 15 injured, said Police General Commander Bernardino Rafael. Over 1,500 prisoners escaped during the chaos, though 150 have been recaptured. Authorities attribute the unrest to civil tensions following disputed election results favoring the ruling Frelimo party. Justice Minister Helena Kida claims the violence began inside the prison, unrelated to outside protests. Mozambique has witnessed increasing turmoil, with at least 21 more deaths reported during nationwide clashes after the court upheld election results. Officials warn of a likely crime surge within 48 hours.
