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

At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the

Mozambique was plunged into chaos on Christmas Day as over 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Maputo, the capital city. The jailbreak occurred during violent post-election riots, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.