The law violates key principles of the Angolan constitution and was passed to prevent critical citizens from participating in demonstrations by threatening harsh punishments.
This law equates property damage with murder in terms of punishment, which is completely disproportionate, with offenders facing up to 25 years in jail.
Current laws already prosecute crimes like property damage, making the new law unnecessary and specifically targeting vandalism at demonstrations. It contradicts freedom of assembly.
Many Angolans are now afraid of being associated with crimes committed at protests, as they could end up in prison for 20 years.
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