US EditionAngola says death toll from fuel hike protests rises to 22
ANGOLA, JUL 31 – Security forces clashed with protesters over fuel price increases, resulting in 22 deaths as reported by the Angolan government during ongoing unrest.
- On Wednesday, the Angolan government said the death toll rose to 22 after unrest over a one-third diesel price hike.
- Earlier this month, the government said it was removing diesel subsidies and raising prices from 300 to 400 kwanzas per litre, exceeding 30%.
- Amid the unrest, the government said 22 people died, 197 were injured, and 1,214 were arrested; shops and vehicles were vandalised and looted.
- Following the unrest, ministers said vandalism and rioting had "triggered a climate of widespread insecurity" as the army was deployed, the government said.
- Looking ahead, subsidy reforms, which government said accounted for 4% of GDP last year, test Angola’s fiscal discipline and highlight social risks.
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