Africa

Angola Protests Death Toll Climbs to 22, Interior Minister Says

Residents carry items as looting erupts in the Kalemba 2 district of Luanda.

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The death toll from protests against rising fuel prices in Angola climbed to 22, Interior Minister Manuel Homem said.

Police detained more than 1,120 people and about 197 were hurt, he said on RNA Radio Wednesday.