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
One Year Later: A Mother’s Pain Why was Neth Nahara Imprisoned? Angolan Tiktoker Neth Nahara jailed for criticizing president on TikTok Unconstitutional extension of her sentence raised concerns Growing intolerance towards critical voices in Angola What Impact Does Her Detention Have? Neth’s mother, Aunty Fina, speaks out Neth’s childhood dreams and aspirations The challenges faced … 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