A violent prison riot in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, led to the escape of 1,534 inmates, leaving at least 33 dead and 15 injured during clashes outside the facility. Police Chief Bernardino Rafael confirmed that anti-government protests over the recent presidential election triggered the unrest.

During the riot, prisoners overpowered guards, seizing weapons to facilitate their escape. Authorities have recaptured 150 inmates but anticipate a surge in crime within 48 hours. Two additional prisons also reported attempted breakouts.

Mozambique has been gripped by violence following the October 9 election, where Daniel Chapo of FRELIMO claimed victory with 65% of the vote. Allegations of electoral fraud by opposition supporters have fueled protests, raising the death toll from related clashes to 151.

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

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On Jul 11, 2025

Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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