Angola Government
Angola
The civil war between the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) and the Government of Angola has ended. The insurgency pursued by the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda (FLEC) has virtually ended although the Government of Angola continues to pursue the remnants of FLEC forces. In the past, FLEC has threatened foreign nationals with kidnapping. Throughout Angola, taking photographs of sites and installations perceived as being of military or security interest, including government buildings, may result in arrest or fines and should be avoided. ... [Read More]
Angola: Inauguration of National Unity Government
April 11, 1997Angola: Inauguration of National Unity GovernmentThe inauguration of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliationin Angola today is a milestone in ending over thirty years ofconflict and bloodshed. It fulfills an agreement made by theGovernment of Angola and the National Union for the Total Independenceof Angola (UNITA) when they signed the Lusaka Protocol in November1994 whereby UNITA renounced warfare in return for a share inthe national government. By this political solution the leadersof Angola put decades of fighting behind them and give the peopleof Angola the opportunity to live in peace and prosperity.Today marks the start of UNITA's open and full participation inthe political process; it will work within the political systemto build a better Angola. In welcoming UNITA into the Government,President Jose Eduardo dos Santos and his party commit themselvesto ... [Read More]
US Aid to Angola
During fiscal year 2002, U.S. government assistance to Angola totaled more than $140 million, and increased in fiscal year 2003 to more than $185 million. This figure does not include, however, assistance provided to international organizations (such as UNHCR) which is subsequently spent in Angola. Click on the following link for a specific breakdown of U.S. government assistance to Angola in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (27K PDF file). [Note: In order to access this document, the user needs to have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be acquired by clicking on the following link: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/alternate.html#51eng] ... [Read More]
Angola
The Government's human rights record remained poor; although there were improvements in a few areas, serious problems remained. The right of citizens to change their government remained restricted due to the postponement of elections. Members of the security forces committed unlawful killings, were responsible for disappearances, tortured, beat, raped, and otherwise abused persons. Impunity remained a problem. Prison conditions were harsh and life-threatening. The Government continued to use arbitrary arrest and detention, and lengthy pretrial detention was a problem. The Government infringed on citizens' privacy rights. The Government at times restricted freedom of speech and of the press, and harassed, beat, and detained journalists. The Government at times restricted freedom of assembly. Unlike in previous years, there were no reports that internally displaced persons (IDPs) were displaced by conflict; however, there were unconfirmed reports that refugees were included in the expuls ... [Read More]
USAID in Angola
USAID's democracy and governance program goal is strengthened democratic governance, with a focus on strengthening civil society constituencies and promoting participatory political processes. USAID works with a wide range of partners, including private citizens, local and international NGOs, the media, and local and national governmental entities, towards a common goal of building constructive relationships between citizens and the government. ... To mitigate and contain the effects of HIV/AIDS, USAID works with the Government of Angola and the private sector by making condoms more widely available. The HIV/AIDS prevention program targets the high-risk group of prostitutes and youth. The program focuses heavily on education because reducing high-risk behavior is critical to a successful HIV/AIDS prevention program. ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]
Angola (06/05)
On April 4, 2002, the Angolan Government and UNITA signed the Luena Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which formalized the de facto cease-fire that prevailed following Savimbi's death. In accordance with the MOU, UNITA recommitted to the peace framework in the 1994 Lusaka Protocol, returned all remaining territory to Angolan Government control, quartered all military personnel in predetermined locations, and relinquished all arms. In August 2002, UNITA demobilized all military personnel and in September 2002, together with the government, reconstituted the UN-sponsored Joint Commission to resolve all outstanding political issues under the Lusaka Protocol. On November 21, 2002, UNITA and the government declared all outstanding issues resolved and the Lusaka Protocol fully implemented. UN Security Council sanctions on UNITA were lifted on December 9, 2002. In advance of national elections projected for 2005 or 2006, UNITA and the MPLA held their first post-war party congresses in June a ... [Read More]
US Embassy in Angola
The United States Embassy in Angola conducts all United States government relations with the Republic of Angola and its people. Located in Luanda, the Mission comprises several U.S. government agencies, including the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Defense. ... [Read More]
Information about Angola
1 ABOUT ANGOLANews from Angola: Angolan News Agency - Angop The Angolan government news agency Jornal de Angola The Angolan government daily newspaper Rádio Nacional de Angola (RNA) The Angolan government national radio network Televisão Pública de Angola (TPA) The Angolan government national television broadcast network Luanda Antena Comercial A private Angolan radio network, only broadcasting in Luanda Rádio Ecclésia The Roman Catholic Church radio network in Angola O Apostolado Online journal sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church Voz da America Angolan affiliate of Voice of America ... [Read More]
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