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Mozambique Experiences Widespread Prison Breaks Amid Election Unrest

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The articles report on a high-security prison riot in Maputo, Mozambique, which resulted in significant violence and prisoner escapes. A total of 1,534 detainees escaped from the prison, with approximately 150 being recaptured so far. Overall, the situation in Maputo is marked by significant violence and a large number of escaped prisoners. The security concerns in the region are likely to continue for the foreseeable future.

    1. A curious fact is that in that prison we had 29 convicted terrorists, who they released. We are worried, as a country, as Mozambicans, as members of the defense and security forces.
    1. Groups of armed men using bladed weapons and firearms have carried out attacks against police stations, penitentiary establishments, and other infrastructure.
    2. The armed and defense force will increase its presence in critical and key points.
    3. From the preliminary survey, in the last 24 hours, 236 acts of violence were recorded throughout the national territory that resulted in 21 deaths, of which two members of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique also died.
    1. This shocking incident raises urgent questions about the state of security and the justice system in Mozambique.
    2. Now, more than ever, it is critical for authorities, civil society, and international partners to collaborate to ensure public safety and address the systemic challenges that led to this situation.
    1. Maputo Central Hospital is operating in critical conditions, more than 200 employees have not been able to reach the site.