Mozambique
Mozambique's government Thursday called price rises in the impoverished southern African country "irreversible" despite violent protests that it said left seven dead and 288 wounded.
Mozambique riots toll seven killed, 288 hurt: govtMozambique's government said Thursday that seven people were killed and 288 injured during riots against price rises in the capital Maputo and surrounding areas.
Mozambique's deadly riots highlight global spike in food pricesMozambique's deadly riots highlight global spike in food prices
Mozambique prices 'irreversible'The government of Mozambique says price rises which have led to deadly riots are "irreversible", as Maputo residents are urged to continue their protests.
Mozambique riots persist as troops clear barricadesMozambique’s government deployed troops yesterday to clear barricades in the capital as angry protesters blocked roads and looted shops, the second day of riots caused by soaring bread prices.
Mozambique Strike Over Prices Enters Second Day; Soldiers May Be DeployedResidents of Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, continued a strike over higher food and utility prices for a second day as police patrolled the city’s streets. State radio said soldiers may be deployed.
Mozambique Police Fire at Crowds Protesting PricesMozambique police fire at crowds protesting high prices; 7 dead Mozambique - Police - Africa - Government - Business and Economy
Mozambique confirms seven killed, 248 injured in riots - SummaryMaputo - Mozambique's government on Thursday said seven people were killed and 248 injured in demonstrations over rising food, fuel and power prices that rocked the capital, Maputo, on Wednesday.
Mozambique deploys troops over food riotsTroops have been deployed in Mozambique amid a second day of rioting caused by soaring prices. The government said seven people had been killed and 280 injured in the protests, in which roads were blocked and shops looted. There have been claims that police used live ammunition.
Mozambique: Tensions Soar As Food Riots Move Into Second DayTensions are running high in Mozambique, on the second day of riots caused by soaring food prices.
