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Angola: Reject Bill To Restrict Civil Society
The new law grants authorities broad powers to restrict NGO operations, including financial controls and suspensions, raising concerns over civil society freedom, Human Rights Watch said.
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Rights experts warn Angola must reject draft law restricting civil society
Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned Wednesday that the president of Angola João Lourenço should not sign a new bill into law, as it could result in serious human rights violations. This bill was passed on January 22 with 106 votes in favor and 77 votes against. The rights organization expressed concern that this law would grant significant powers to authorities which remove the ability of civil society organizations (CSOs) to operate freely. This in…
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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