Law enforcement in Angola

Law enforcement in Angola is run by the Government of Angola. The National Police Force is a paramilitary body controlled by the Ministry of the Interior.[1]

The national police in Angola.

History

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Angola, police killed teenagers during lockdown enforcement.[2]

Structure

The police have the following responsibilities:[3]

  • enforce law and order;
  • execute police duties while respecting human rights and freedoms;
  • protect private and public property;
  • prevent, detect and investigate crime; and
  • defend the country and ensure its security.

References
  1. "Law on police use of force in Angola". The Law on Police Use of Force. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  2. "Angola: Police kill teenagers during lockdown enforcement - investigation". Amnesty International UK. 25 Aug 2020.
  3. "Angola". APCOF. Retrieved 2020-10-18.

See also
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