
33 DIE IN PRISON RIOT IN MAPUTO ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Over 33 people have died following unrest at a maximum security prison in Mozambican capital, Maputo.
Dozens of people were killed as a result of the prison riot on Christmas Day, according to authorities.
According to the Guardian UK, the riot resulted to the death of 33 people, while 15 others were injured.
Bernadino Rachel, the country’s police general commander, said about 1,530 people escaped from the prison.