Stop Repression of Anti-Government Protests

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 08:52
Human Rights Watch urges Angolan authorities to immediately end the use of unnecessary and disproportionate force against demonstrators

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Angolan authorities to immediately end the use of unnecessary and disproportionate force against demonstrators.

The rights group also urged the country to ensure the protection of demonstrators and journalists covering anti-government protests against violence.

The organisation also expressed concern that more than 30 demonstrators arrested by the authorities are still being held incommunicado, their whereabouts unknown.

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