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UNITA files criminal complaint against Angolan police and Uíje governor

UNITA, Angola's largest opposition party, has filed a criminal complaint over an alleged attack on its militants.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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UNITA, the main opposition party in Angola, has filed a criminal complaint against the Angolan police and the governor of Uíje province. The complaint stems from an alleged attack on UNITA militants during a recent event.

According to reports, UNITA claims that the attacks were premeditated, indicating evidence of a planned action. Additionally, the party believes that the police behaved biasedly during the reported incidents.

The criminal complaint was formalized in response to the violence allegedly perpetrated against its members, which has generated concern and outrage among UNITA supporters.

UNITA has called for greater protection for its militants and questions the authorities' intervention in the situation, urging an investigation into the events. This action follows a backdrop of political tension in the country.

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