One Year Since Activist Pensador’s Arrest: A Heartbreaking Tale September 16 marked a year since Pensador was unjustly detained. Let’s explore how this year has been for his fiancée, Lemba Cahungo. What Led to Pensador’s Arrest? Activist Abraão Pedro Santos, known as Pensador, was arrested before his wedding in Oct 2023. He was sentenced to … Read more
Arbitrary Detention of Activist Pensador: A Heartbreaking Tale How Did One Year Behind Bars Impact Pensador’s Fiancée? Activist Pensador detained for participating in a peaceful protest. Fiancée Lemba Cahungo describes the void left in her life. Who Else Was Sentenced Alongside Pensador? Pensador part of AGPT, a group of four activists sentenced. Activists receive harsh … Read more
During his visit to Angola from 13 to 15 October, US President Joe Biden must demand Angolan President João Lourenço and his government immediately release five government critics arbitrarily detained for more than a year, four of whom have been tortured through deliberate denial of medical care, Amnesty International said. Why is President Biden’s Intervention … Read more
Angola: Urgent Release of Activists Denied Medical Care Why are Angolan authorities urged to release activists? Four activists have been wrongfully detained for one year. Their health has drastically deteriorated due to denied medical care. Authorities arrested them ahead of a planned protest in solidarity with motorcycle taxi drivers. Amnesty International has documented the significant … Read more
FreeTheFive Blog: Gildo 16 September marks one year since Gildo das Ruas has been detained. We met with his partner, his father and brother; they described what an entire year, without Gildo has been like. Q: Who is Gildo and why will he spend around 880 days in prison without having committed any crime? “I’m … Read more
One Year Since the Incarceration of Adolfo, Gildo, Pensador, and Tanaice Neutro Learn about the activists who were sentenced to 880 days in prison for their participation in a peaceful demonstration. What Happened on 16 September 2023? Adolfo, Gildo, Pensador, and Tanaice Neutro joined a solidarity protest but were arrested. They were not presenting evidence … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently facilitated the family reunification of three unaccompanied children from Angola to Rwanda. How did the ICRC help reunite the children? The ICRC worked tirelessly to locate family members of the children. They ensured the safe and timely transfer of the children to Rwanda. Support was provided … Read more
Angola: TikToker Neth Nahara Detained for Criticizing President Why was TikToker Neth Nahara arrested? Angola’s TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, criticized President João Lourenço in a video. She was arrested for committing an ‘outrage against the state.’ What does Amnesty International say? Amnesty International’s Vongai Chikwanda states that Neth Nahara … Read more
Angola Bishops Applaud Move to Regularize Migrant Documentation What is the recent development in Angola regarding migrant documentation? The Episcopal migrant commission in Angola (CEPAMI) appreciates the government’s decision to provide documentation for individuals with irregular status. CEPAMI highlighted that the Church’s advocacy over the past decade has influenced this positive step. Why is this … Read more