At least 33 people have been killed in clashes with security forces in Mozambique after 1,534 prisoners escaped

At least 33 people were killed in clashes with security forces on Wednesday Escape of 1,534 prisoners From a prison on the outskirts of the capital Mozambique, Created by Maputo Post-election protests was released last Monday, police said.

The escape took place at Matola Penitentiary Establishment in Maputo Province. Maximum security prisonGeneral Commander of Police indicated Republic of Mozambique, Bernardino RaphaelDr. in a press conference in the capital.

“We registered a Prisoner escape From Central Jail in Matola town, where 2,500 prisoners were taken. The escape situation was around 1:00 pm (11:00 GMT) a group destructive protestors Go to the organization and make noise and demand to be able to remove the prisoners who are serving their sentences there,” Rafael explained.

“This disturbance from outside Causing unrest inside the prison That caused the collapse of the wall that separates another prison next door (…) and they took the opportunity to escape through the door. But there was a clash with colleagues who guaranteed safety They could not arrest the prisoners. 1,534 prisoners escaped,” he said. The commander revealed that “this is direct conflict the prisoners And end with the protestors 33 killed and 15 injured”

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Rafael warned that within the next 48 hours “A A sharp rise in crime in the city Maputo” and “asked all of society to come together to fight this deliberate form increase in crimed” in the country.

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The police command also said, “In the last 24 hours, the protesters alone They attacked Manhisa prison (Province of maputo) and freed the prisoners”, although he did not specify the number of prisoners freed. Similarly, he added, “They tried to free the prisoners who In Mabalane prison (South)”, from which “29 convicted terrorists escaped (…), one of whom is extremely dangerous”.

Rafael made the statement after the NGO Electoral Platform Decide indicated that at least 56 people had died in Mozambique during violent protests between Monday and Tuesday. After the announcement of the final results of the general elections 9 October which gave victory to the ruling party Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo).

At least 33 people were killed in clashes with security forces on Wednesday Escape of 1,534 prisoners From a prison on the outskirts of the capital Mozambique, Created by Maputo Post-election protests The disclosure was made last Monday, police said.