Christmas Day Prison Break in Mozambique Amid Election Tensions

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More than 1,500 inmates, including convicted terrorists, escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, on Christmas Day. The prison break followed a rebellion and violent protests over the confirmation of the ruling Frelimo party's victory in the October elections. At least 33 prisoners died and 15 were injured during a confrontation with security forces. Videos circulating on social media showed the moment inmates left the prison, while others revealed captures made by military personnel and prison guards. The escaped prisoners are being urged to surrender, and the population is being informed about the fugitives.

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