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Four people killed, 500 arrested in Angola's fuel prices protests

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"The fuel price issue is just the last straw that has reignited widespread public discontent... People are fed up. Hunger is rife, and the poor are becoming miserable", said local activist Laura Macedo.

Breakdown
  • Four people died and over 500 were arrested during protests in Luanda.
  • Protests began after the government raised diesel prices by more than 30 percent. 11s
  • Minibus taxi drivers went on strike, and shops closed amid the unrest. 14s
  • Public transport buses and private cars were damaged, and about 45 shops were vandalised. 25s
  • Police said order has been restored but arrests will continue; Human Rights Watch reported claims of excessive force. 52s
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