Six thousand prisoners have escaped from a maximum-security prison near Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. According to the Associated Press, a rebellion erupted there on Christmas Day, citing a statement made by the country's police chief on Thursday.

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

More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.