Thousands of Mozambicans have sought refuge in Malawi after months of violent protests sparked by disputed presidential election results.
Since Monday, around 2,000 households have crossed into Malawi’s Nsanje district, where they are being sheltered in local schools, officials say.
The unrest, which began after the October 9 election, has resulted in 248 deaths, including 33 from a recent prison break.
Over 1,500 inmates escaped from Maputo Central Prison on Wednesday, further escalating the violence.
Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, in exile, has rejected the election results, claiming voter fraud, and has vowed to take office on January 15.
The protests have also led to fuel shortages in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, as protesters target gas stations.
With the situation worsening, many Mozambicans continue to flee across the border, seeking safety in Malawi.
