Luanda, Angola, July 22, 2026 (AFP) - Angola jails two Russians following deadly unrest

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2026-07-22

An Angolan court has sentenced two Russian nationals to up to 11 years behind bars for terrorism and espionage following protests that spiralled into riots and looting last year, a lawyer representing some of the accused said Wednesday. The demonstrations between July 28 and 30, were triggered by a strike called by taxi drivers to protest against rising fuel prices in the oil-rich nation where millions live in poverty. The violence left 22 peop......

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