Constitutional Analysis of Angola’s New Laws Severely Inhibiting Protestors Rights
On August 29, 2024, Angolan President João Lourenco signed into law the National Security Bill and the Bill on the Crimes of Vandalism of Public Goods and Services.[1] Both of these bills institute severe punishments for crimes committed during protests.[2] Many civil rights advocacy groups argue that the laws effectively abolish the right to protest in Angola.[3] They … Read more
