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

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.

No fewer than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison on Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest, which was sparked by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.

Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique - Civil unrest over disputed presidential election result continues