Africa-Press – Angola. The National Security Council urged the public on Tuesday to distance themselves from content posted on social media, much of it produced using Artificial Intelligence, which incites disobedience, hatred, and rebellion.
The advisory body to the President of the Republic urges the adoption of civic, orderly behavior, and respect for authorities committed to guaranteeing citizens’ rights and freedoms as provided for in the Constitution of the Republic and the law.
This appeal is expressed in the final communiqué of the Council’s meeting, held under the leadership of the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces, João Lourenço.
The Council’s meeting, which addressed, among other issues, the events that occurred last week in the country, particularly in Luanda, characterized by riots, vandalism, and the looting of public and private property.
“Given the severity of the incident, the Sectors, Agencies, and Services of the National Security System took appropriate measures to contain and halt these actions; restore public order and tranquility, commercial, work, and school activities; and ensure a sense of security among the population,” the document states.
Last week, the country’s capital witnessed acts of violence, vandalism, and looting following the taxi drivers’ strike, resulting in the deaths of 30 people and the injuries of 277.
The National Security Council is the advisory body to the President of the Republic on matters related to the implementation of national security policy and strategy, as well as the organization, operation, and discipline of the Angolan Armed Forces, the National Police, and other law enforcement agencies.
It is composed of 23 members, namely the Vice President of the Republic, the presidents of the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Military Court, the Attorney General of the Republic, and the Minister of State and Chief of the Military Household of the President of the Republic.
The body also includes the Chief of the General Staff of the FAA, the Commander-in-Chief of the National Police, the Chief of the State Intelligence and Security Service, the Chief of the Military Intelligence and Security Service, the Director-General of the External Intelligence Service, the Inspector General of the State Administration, and the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Service.
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