At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion.

Machava prison holds high-risk inmates, including jihadists linked to armed groups in Cabo Delgado. At least 30 jihadists are among the escapees, including one classified as "highly dangerous," raising security concerns.

Machava prison holds high-risk inmates, including jihadists linked to armed groups in Cabo Delgado. At least 30 jihadists are among the escapees, including one classified as "highly dangerous," raising security concerns.

Mozambique’s police chief has said that at least 6,000 inmates have escaped from a high-security prison in the capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

At least 21 individuals, including two police officers, have lost their lives in Mozambique over the past 24 hours due to unrest following the confirmation of the ruling Frelimo party's victory in...