Angola – Proposed Security Law Threatens Rights

Johannesburg — Revise or Reject Bill Undermining Freedom of Media, Expression, Association

Angola‘s parliament should significantly revise or withdraw a proposed national security law that fails to meet international human rights standards, Human Rights Watch said today. The draft National Security Law passed a first vote in parliament on January 25, 2024. Following specialist committee review, the bill is expected to be submitted to parliament for final approval.

The draft law in its current…