Luis Bernardo, the president of MRIS (Revolutionary Movement for Social Action) who organized a protest against poverty [1] [pt] in Luanda today, was arrested on the eve of the even [2]t [pt]. A few days before, Bernardo had denounced threats against him by the Angolan regime, as reported [3] [pt] on the blog Central 7311.
Angola: Organizer Arrested on the Eve of Protest Against Poverty
· Written by Sara Moreira
Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Angola, Breaking News, Digital Activism, Freedom of Speech, Politics, Protest