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Angolan civil groups urge cancellation of Messi's friendly match

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Angolan civil society groups are calling on the Argentine Football Federation and star player Lionel Messi to cancel a planned friendly match set for November.

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  • Angolan civil groups have called for the cancellation of a friendly match involving Lionel Messi.
  • The request follows violent protests in Angola that resulted in 30 deaths. 10s
  • The match was planned as part of Angola's 50th independence anniversary celebrations. 20s
  • Civil organisations accused Angolan authorities of systematic repression in an open letter. 30s
  • The protests were sparked by a fuel price increase, leading to over 270 injuries and 1,500 arrests. 45s
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