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Mozambique prison riot kills 33 as civil unrest grips the country

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A prison riot in Mozambique ’s capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, police general commander says.

The identities of those killed and injured were unclear.

About 1,534 people escaped from the prison in the incident but 150 have now been recaptured, he says.

A decision on Monday by the country's top court confirmed long-ruling party Frelimo 's victory in the election has sparked nationwide protests.