Malawian authorities say that more than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, as dozens of people were reported killed in spreading unrest over a disputed election in October. Some businesses including banks were closed in Mozambique's capital Maputo on Friday and patrols were set up in some areas following a deadly prison riot and breakout on Wednesday. Mozambique has been gripped by violent protests for about two months since the electoral commission said the ruling Frelimo party had retained power and its candidate won the presidency in the election. A decision by Mozambique's Constitutional Council to validate the election results on Monday triggered more demonstrations prompting some families to flee to neighboUring Malawi. For more on the situation on the ground in Malawi Peter Ndoro spoke to African political affairs analyst Dr Griffin Maruwasa in Malawi.

<p>Malawian authorities say that more than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, as dozens of people were reported killed in spreading unrest over a disputed election in October. Some businesses including banks were closed in Mozambique's capital Maputo on Friday and patrols were set up in some areas following a deadly prison riot and breakout on Wednesday. Mozambique has been gripped by violent protests for about two months since the electoral commission said the ruling Frelimo party had retained power and its candidate won the presidency in the election. A decision by Mozambique's Constitutional Council to validate the election results on Monday triggered more demonstrations prompting some families to flee to neighboUring Malawi. For more on the situation on the ground in Malawi Peter Ndoro spoke to African political affairs analyst Dr Griffin Maruwasa in Malawi.</p>

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Over 2 000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi: Malawian authorities

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