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.

At least 1,534 prisoners escaped Wednesday from a prison near Mozambique’s capital in a premeditated act linked to post-election protests, local media reported.

Over 1,500 prisoners have reportedly escaped from jail during a deadly prison riot in Maputo, Mozambique, which left at least 33

In the aftermath of the chaotic events on Christmas Day, Mozambique has continued to grapple with additional incidents of unrest and violence. The country’s interior minister revealed that at least 21 more individuals lost their lives in separate incidents following the confirmation of Frelimo’s victory by the top court just a day prior.

At least 33 were killed and over 1,500 escaped after a prison riot broke out in Mozambique on Christmas Day. The country has been facing major unrest following the controversial October elections

MAPUTO: A violent prison riot has claimed 33 lives and left 15 others injured in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, Bernardino Rafael, the country’s police general commander, said

A prison riot in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, left 33 people dead and 15 injured as civil unrest linked to October's disputed election continues.

At least 248 people have died in Mozambique’s escalating post-election turmoil while the deadly unrest prompted a natural gas producer to restrict shipping to neighboring South Africa and a Tesla Inc.