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At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique prison on Christmas Day

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Thirty-three inmates were killed and 15 others sustained injuries during a violent clash with the prison's security forces.

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  1. Voice of America

    More than 1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Among those trying to escape, 33 were killed and 15 were wounded in clashes with prison staff

  2. Al Jazeera

    Jailbreak amid Mozambique protests sees 1,500 prisoners escape, 33 killed (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Suspected riot erupts inside prison in Maputo, with some officials denying incident is linked to post-election unrest.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Mozambique: Over 1,500 inmates escape Maputo jail after riot – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The prisoners broke out of jail in Maputo following a riot which killed dozens, according to local police. Mozambique is facing violent unrest as political crisis deepens.

  4. NBC News

    Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips the country (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    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.

  5. CNN

    At least 33 dead, 1,500 escaped in Maputo prison riot, says Mozambique police commander (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Mozambique is experiencing escalating civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election, which extended long-ruling party Frelimo’s stay in power. Opposition groups and their supporters claim the vote was rigged.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison in Mozambique amid post-election violence - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country’s police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.

  7. Daily Journal

    6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison in Mozambique amid post-election violence (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country’s police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.

  8. Newsweek

    At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique prison on Christmas Day (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Thirty-three inmates were killed and 15 others sustained injuries during a violent clash with the prison's security forces.

  9. The Guardian

    At least 6,000 inmates escape Mozambique jail amid post-election riots (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Police chief says 33 prisoners dead and 15 others injured after confrontation with security forces

  10. KHOU Houston

    6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison amid post-election riots (opens KHOU Houston)

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    KHOU Houston's feed description

    Thirty-three prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces, the police chief said.

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