Law enforcement in Angola
Law enforcement in Angola is run by the Government of Angola. The National Police Force is a paramilitary body controlled by the Ministry of the Interior.[1]
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The national police in Angola.
History
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Angola, police killed teenagers during lockdown enforcement.[2]
Structure
The police have the following responsibilities:[3]
- enforce law and order;
- execute police duties while respecting human rights and freedoms;
- protect private and public property;
- prevent, detect and investigate crime; and
- defend the country and ensure its security.
References
- "Law on police use of force in Angola". The Law on Police Use of Force. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
- "Angola: Police kill teenagers during lockdown enforcement - investigation". Amnesty International UK. 25 Aug 2020.
- "Angola". APCOF. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
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See also
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