Africa-Press – Angola. The Director of Public Security of the National Police (PN), Orlando Bernardo, said this Friday that the corporation has a didactic role in the demonstrations and the resort to the use of force happens, proportionally, when it is at stake. the violation of other rights.
According to the official, who was speaking to press regarding a petition by Amnesty International Portugal, to put an end to the alleged “use of excessive, disproportionate and lethal force by the Angolan security forces”, this action by the Police only happens when there are excesses by the demonstrators. .
According to the source, the Police does not prevent demonstrations that are enshrined in the Law, but intervenes when they endanger the order and integrity of citizens.
According to Orlando Bernardo, the defense and security forces have the role of restoring public order, in case of violation of this. “On our side, we have to pay attention to the Law and the duty to protect people, their property and the rule of law and democracy,” he said.
Under the terms of Angolan law, the PNA agent may use the coercive means at his disposal, among other circumstances, to stop or prevent attacks against State facilities, public utility, social, or against aircraft, ship, train, transport vehicle collective passenger vehicle or vehicle transporting dangerous goods.
In recent years, Angola has seen some so-called peaceful demonstrations, which resulted in riots and vandalism of public property by demonstrators, repressed by the defense and security forces.
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