The Angolan government decreed punctual tolerance throughout the national territory on the day of the general elections, scheduled for August 24, to allow the participation of all voters in the vote.
According to a note from the Civil House of the President of the Republic, the decision was made taking into account that the date coincides with a normal work day (Wednesday) and “it is imperative and essential that all voters participate in this Citizenship exercise.” . and democracy”.
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point tolerance “does not cover workers who work shiftswithout prejudice to their obligation to be dismissed for the time necessary to exercise their right to vote, under the terms of current legislation, “adds the note.
Eight political groups compete in the general elections on August 24, the fifth in the history of Angola, in which more than 14 million voters will be able to participate, including, for the first time, residents abroad.
Source: Observadora
