Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Activists Angolan security forces have been responsible for numerous unlawful killings and other serious abuses against political activists and peaceful protesters since the beginning of 2023, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the need for urgent and impartial investigations […]
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Angola: The Importance of Police Restraint During Nationwide Protests
Angolan police must exercise restraint and protect human rights during protests Amnesty International has urged the Angolan police to protect human rights and exercise restraint during the upcoming nationwide protests against high fuel costs and the restrictive NGO laws in Angola. The protests are planned from 10 to 17 June. […]
The Deadly Consequences of Angolan Fuel Price Protests
Angolan Police Fatally Fire on Fuel-Price Protesters The Incident On June 6, 2023, five people were fatally shot by Angolan police during a protest in Huambo province against a recent fuel-price increase. According to the police statement, officers had to resort to lethal force as protesters were violent, destroying properties, […]
Angola’s Government Must Address the Root Causes of Street Traders’ Grievances
Angolan Police Violently Disperse Street Traders’ Protest, Sparking Outcry On June 2, 2023, reports of excessive and unnecessary force used by Angolan police to disband a peaceful protest by women street traders, known locally as “zungueiras,” in the capital, Luanda, sparked international outcry. The vendors were protesting the city’s decision […]
Detained Activist in Angola Ignored by Authorities for Over 500 Days, Despite Court Order for Release
Angola Must Release Activist Tanaice Neutro Amnesty International has called on Angolan authorities to immediately release activist and musician Tanaice Neutro, who has been detained for over 500 days and is suffering from severe health issues. Neutro was arrested in January 2022 after sharing a video online in which he […]
Angola’s Detention of Activist Sparks Outrage and Demands for Protest Rights
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Tanaice Neutro, an Angolan activist who was arrested seven months ago for protesting against corruption, repression and poverty in the country. The organization has also launched the #ProtectTheProtest campaign in Angola to highlight the government’s efforts to repress the […]
Angola Intensifies Repression of Cabinda Activists Despite Global Attention
Angola: No Letup in Crackdown on Cabinda Activists Respect Rights to Freedom of Assembly, Peaceful Protest The Angolan government’s continued repression of political and human rights activists in the province of Cabinda has attracted the attention of Human Rights Watch. The organization has called on the Angolan government to immediately […]