Fuel Price Hike Sparks Deadly Protests in Luanda
Protests in Luanda, Angola, over a significant fuel price hike led to four deaths and the arrest of over 500 individuals. The unrest began when minibus taxi fares surged due to a 30% increase in diesel prices. Security forces faced criticism for excessive response.
Protests have rocked Luanda, the Angolan capital, following a government decision to raise diesel prices by over 30%. The resulting increase in minibus taxi fares—critical transport for many—incited public outrage.
The unrest over two days led to the tragic loss of four lives and resulted in over 500 arrests. Demonstrators, angry over fuel costs, vandalized property and blocked roadways, as confirmed by a police statement on Tuesday.
Earlier protests also faced severe police action, with critics, including Human Rights Watch, accusing the authorities of employing excessive force. Angola, under the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola's rule since independence, continues to grapple with accusations of stifling dissent.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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