Africa-Press – Angola. Historian Atanásio Ndafimana defended, this Wednesday, the need to instill in young people values that promote patriotism and citizenship, in order to know and value the deeds of national heroes and those of the 4th of February, in particular.
In a statement to ANGOP, regarding the starting day of the Armed Struggle for National Liberation, to be marked on February 4, Atánasio Ndafimana underlined the importance of knowing the path that led Angola to independence.
“Young people must be good patriots, honor the sacrifices and deeds inscribed in the history of liberation of Angolans and which cost the blood of the best sons of the country”, he expressed.
The historian said that despite having passed 62 years, it is important to recognize the role of those who contributed to the turning point in the decolonization process and the consequent conquest of national independence, on November 11, 1975.
According to the historian, the 4th of February 1961 represents a milestone of extreme importance for Angola.
On February 4, 1961, Angolan patriots armed with machetes launched an attack on the São Paulo Prison and the House of Reclusion, in Luanda, with the aim of freeing the unjustly imprisoned politicians.
The action started the Armed Struggle for National Liberation that culminated with the proclamation of National Independence, on November 11, 1975.
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