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The protesters on Saturday demand a new date for the local government elections, jobs and better living conditions.
At least 100 people have been arrested following violent anti-government protests in the Angolan capital Luanda on Saturday.
The demonstrations were to demand a new date for local government elections that expire this year but have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as to demand jobs and better living conditions.
The Secretary of the Interior Ministry, Salvador Rodrigues, said on state television that 103 people were detained.
He said that among those arrested were leaders of political parties.
Authorities said the protesters were violent: they threw stones, burned tires and damaged a fire truck.
The protesters made a barricade:
In a statement Sunday, the main opposition party Unita accused the police of using excessive force and demanded the “unconditional release” of all those detained.
Protesters are due to appear in court on Monday for arson and rioting, among other charges.
