Activists call on Angolans to stay at home in silent protest. MPLA militants appeal to work. The police create tension by recommending that the organizers file a complaint if there is any lack of respect.
And on the 31st he arrived in Angola. Normal working day or general strike day? What could be yet another silent demonstration scheduled for this Friday against the Angolan government gained tension when the police decided, on Wednesday, to testify. Thus, the situation became a “tragicomedy”, according to Sérgio Calundungo, coordinator of the Political and Social Observatory of Angola (OPSA).
A movement of activists — joined by some politicians and supported by the largest opposition party, UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola) — asked Angolans not to go to work on March 31. . In addition, he advised everyone to “stay at home”, in reflection, in view of the socioeconomic conditions that the country is going through and in the face of what he considers the “illegitimate” presidency of João Lourenço.
On Thursday, some businessmen decided to announce that this Friday they would close their companies, leaving workers the freedom of decision. Among them is “Tchizé” dos Santos, daughter of the former Angolan president, who in an audio message that she posted on the WhatsApp network announced the closure of her restaurants, safeguarding, however, that nothing was imposed: “I am not a dictator, I am a democrat”.
This article is exclusive to our subscribers: subscribe now and benefit from unlimited reading and other benefits. If you are already a subscriber, log in here. If you think this message is an error, please contact our customer service.
Source: Observadora
