Angola must not send detainees to Democratic Republic of Congo

Headline Title:  Angola must not send detainees to Democratic Republic of Congo 14 February 2013 Angola must not send to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) nine detainees held on charges in connection with allegedly attempting to destabilise the government there, since there is a real risk they would face torture and other ill-treatment, and possibly the death penalty if sent to the DRC. Angola must also investigate allegations that the detainees have been tortured while held in incommunicado detention. The men, at least seven of whom are originally from the DRC, were arrested…

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