The leader of UNITA, Angola's largest opposition party, today accused the regime governing Angola of intensifying acts of political intolerance in the country. The statements were directed directly at the Angolan executive, holding it responsible for the actions of political violence that have been occurring.
According to the UNITA leader, these acts of intolerance bear marks of violence that shame the Angolan State. The actions are also described as wounding the dignity of Angolan citizens, in a severe criticism of how the executive power has been dealing with political opposition.
UNITA is the largest opposition party in Angola and has historically been the main rival political force to the MPLA, the party that has governed the country since independence in 1975. This type of accusation of political intolerance arises in a context of recurring tensions between the ruling party and the Angolan opposition.
