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The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Thursday urged Angolan authorities to conduct prompt, thorough and independent investigations into the deaths as well as the reported use of excessive force during the demonstrations.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnverified footage suggests that security forces used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protesters, which points to an unnecessary and disproportionate use of force,<\/strong>\u201d OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said.<\/p>\nHe added that while some demonstrators resorted to violence and looting, any force used by authorities must comply with international human rights standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny individuals who may have been arbitrarily detained must be immediately released.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\nRapid escalation in situation<\/h2>\n
The protests began on Monday as a strike by minibus taxi drivers over a one-third rise in diesel prices, part of a government effort to reduce fuel subsidies. According to media reports, the demonstrations quickly spread, becoming one of Angola\u2019s most disruptive protest waves in recent years.<\/p>\n
Government officials reported that at least one police officer was among those killed. Nearly 200 people are said to have been injured and shops and vehicles reportedly vandalised, mostly in the capital, Luanda.<\/p>\n
Sporadic gunfire was also reported in parts of the city earlier in the week, and emergency services were overwhelmed. Many businesses remained shuttered Thursday, and hospitals reportedly struggled to cope with the number of casualties.<\/p>\n
Ensure rights protection<\/h2>\n
OHCHR emphasised that while authorities have a responsibility to maintain public order, they must do so in a way that protects human rights.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll protesters taking to the streets to express their opinions should do so peacefully,<\/strong>\u201d said Mr. Al-Kheetan. \u201cAll human rights violations must be investigated and those responsible held accountable.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\nThe UN rights office also reiterated the importance of safeguarding fundamental freedoms, including the rights to life, expression and peaceful assembly, in any law enforcement response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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