Human rights in Angola

an analyse of freedom of expression as a fundamental right

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Angola, Human rights, Freedom of expression, Fundamental rights

Abstract

https://doi.org/10.1590/2179-8966/2025/83736

The present article aims to analyse the political environment in which human rights defenders operate in Angola during the post-civil war period, under the presidencies of José Eduardo dos Santos and João Lourenço (2010-2022), highlighting the contradictions between Angola's adherence to the grammar of human rights in the international arena and constitutional framework, and its practice within the country. In this regard, during the period of peace, regarding fundamental rights in Angola, freedom of expression certainly sparks controversies and discussions among human rights defenders regarding the modus operandi of the ruling party and public institutions. Based on the bibliographic and documentary research, this work emphasizes that, concerning democracy, freedom of expression is a fundamental right directly linked to guaranteeing citizens' expression of their various political and ideological currents and their ability to contest governmental decisions and actions.

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José Fernando de Matos, Universidade de São Paulo

Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil. E-mail: matossizanga@gmail.com. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5615-061X.

Tacilla da Costa e Sá Siqueira Santos, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira (UNILAB)

Professora Adjunta da Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira (Unilab), atuando no Bacharelado de Relações Internacionais e no Bacharelado Interdiciplinar em Humanidades.

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Published

2025-02-28

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Matos, J. F. de, & Santos, T. da C. e S. S. (2025). Human rights in Angola: an analyse of freedom of expression as a fundamental right . Direito E Práxis, 16(3), 1–24. Retrieved from https://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/revistaceaju/article/view/83736

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Vol. 16 No. 3 (2025): REVISTA DIREITO E PRÁXIS

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