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Over 1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 25 Dec 2024 23:50
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A total of 1,534 detainees fled the facility, located about 15 kilometers from the capital.

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    A barricade burns Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, in protests that have engulfed the country after the opposition rejected the results of the country's polls which saw the Frelimo party extend its 58-year rule. (AP Photo/Carlos Uqueio, File)

AFP reported on Wednesday that over 1,500 inmates escaped from a high-security prison near Maputo, Mozambique, as the country entered its third day of unrest following the controversial confirmation of the Frelimo party’s victory in the recent presidential election.

According to national police chief Bernardino Rafael, a total of 1,534 detainees fled the facility, located about 15 kilometers from the capital. In clashes with prison staff during the escape, 33 prisoners were killed, and 15 others were injured. A subsequent search operation, supported by the military, led to the recapture of around 150 fugitives, Rafael announced at a press conference.

Among the escapees were about 30 individuals linked to armed groups responsible for prolonged violence in Cabo Delgado province over the past seven years. "We are particularly concerned about this situation," Rafael stated.

How is Mozambique?

“Today, around 1,534 inmates escaped from the maximum security prison(Aka B.O) in Matola, Maputo province 📍 where during the escape 33 people died in clashes with prison officers, responsible for that prison.” IntegrityMZ

The government has different… pic.twitter.com/a6RhhTiMbp

— Cídia Chissungo (@Cidiachissungo) December 25, 2024

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