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Country: Angola
City / Location: Chibia, Huila Province
Period / Date: 14 August 2024 - present
Subject: Information received concerning the sustained targeting of members of the Vikolôngwa-Mbútwa community, including reports of violent repression during a peaceful protest on 23 November 2024, and of the subsequent arbitrary arrest and detention of seven community members, including Mr. Sapalo António Kakandi, Ms. Francisca Tuahuma, Ms. Cecília Candumbo Mweyanavi, Mr. Paulo Cambuta Kapaya, Mr. Mwetuyapula Francisco, Mr. Eduardo Mbambi Licino Kessongo, and Mr. Eduardo Tchiama, as a result of their activism in the defence of land rights.
Number of identified alleged victims: 7

First name last nameagesexaffiliation
Cecília Candumbo Mweyanaviadultfemale No affiliation
Eduardo Mbambi Licino Kessongoadultmale No affiliation
Eduardo Tchiamaadultmale No affiliation
Francisca Tuahumaadultfemale No affiliation
Mwetuyapula Franciscoadultmale No affiliation
Paulo Cambuta Kapayaadultmale No affiliation
Sapalo António Kakandiadultmale No affiliation

Total number of unidentified alleged victims: -

Status or occupationNumber and gender

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Total number of alleged victims: 7
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