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Angola: Prisoner of conscience in ‘critical condition’ must be released immediately

The continued detention of prisoner of conscience, Luaty Beirão, is a shocking example of the lengths to which Angolan authorities…

October 19, 2015

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Authorities must free human rights activist in Angola

Angolan authorities must drop the charge of “rebellion” against human rights activist José Marcos Mavungo and immediately and unconditionally free…

September 11, 2015

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Angolan Authorities Must Abandon Defamation Charges Against ‘Blood Diamonds’ Journalist

Angola’s authorities must abandon efforts to resuscitate the criminal defamation case against investigative journalist Rafael Marques de Morais, said Amnesty…

May 27, 2015

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Angola: Dropping of charges against journalist a victory for freedom of expression

The dropping of criminal libel charges against Angolan journalist, Rafael Marques de Morais, by the Luanda Provincial Tribunal is a…

May 21, 2015

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Human Rights and Free Press Groups Call for Charges Against Angolan Journalist to Be Dropped

Over 35 human rights and free press groups from across the globe, including Amnesty International USA, have written an open…

March 23, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Annual Report: Angola 2013

REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA Head of state and government José Eduardo dos Santos Police and security forces continued to use excessive…

May 15, 2013

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Investigation Needed into Beating of Angolan Rapper and Other Activists

Tuesday's brutal incident is emblematic of the wider crackdown on free speech in Angola.

May 24, 2012

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Annual Report: Angola 2011

Head of state: José Eduardo dos Santos Head of government: António Paulo Kassoma Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population:…

June 27, 2011

Sheet of paper Report

Annual Report: Angola 2010

Head of state José Eduardo dos Santos Head of government António Paulo Kassoma Death penalty abolitionist for all crimes Population…

March 19, 2011