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Prisoners die in Mozambique mine Prisoners die in Mozambique mine
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Four prisoners in Mozambique have been killed in a mudslide while working at a goldmine in central Manica province, close to the border with Zimbabwe.Four prisoners in Mozambique have been killed in a mudslide while working at a goldmine in central Manica province, close to the border with Zimbabwe.
They were digging a ditch before the installation of mine equipment.They were digging a ditch before the installation of mine equipment.
Some of those who died were detainees awaiting trial. It is not yet known what caused the mudslide.Some of those who died were detainees awaiting trial. It is not yet known what caused the mudslide.
An inquiry has been ordered into why they were being used as prison labour, when this is normally restricted to convicted prisoners.An inquiry has been ordered into why they were being used as prison labour, when this is normally restricted to convicted prisoners.
The BBC's Jose Tembe in Mozambique says it is common practice for private companies to recruit and pay for prison labour but only for those who have been convicted.The BBC's Jose Tembe in Mozambique says it is common practice for private companies to recruit and pay for prison labour but only for those who have been convicted.
This is the second time in less than 10 days that a mudslide has killed people in a Manica goldmine.This is the second time in less than 10 days that a mudslide has killed people in a Manica goldmine.
In the first incident, five illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe panning gold in the district of Sussundenga died after getting buried a week ago.In the first incident, five illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe panning gold in the district of Sussundenga died after getting buried a week ago.
Police spokesman Jeronomo Brago says heavy rains caused that mudslide.Police spokesman Jeronomo Brago says heavy rains caused that mudslide.
Thirty Zimbabweans perished in March this year at the same place when they were swept away by heavy rains which flooded rivers in Binga Mountains.Thirty Zimbabweans perished in March this year at the same place when they were swept away by heavy rains which flooded rivers in Binga Mountains.