Two Russians Jailed in Angola for Terrorism and Espionage
Two Russian men have been sentenced to 8 and 11 years in prison in Angola on charges of terrorism and spying. The convictions followed deadly unrest in the country.
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Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.
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The men were convicted over alleged plan to stage coup and organise deadly demonstrations over fuel prices last year Two Russian men have been found guilty by an Angolan court of terrorism and spying, after being accused of planning a coup and helping to organise deadly demonstrations in the southern African country last year. Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin were sentenced to eight and 11 years in jail respectively. They had denied the charges, claiming they were in Angola for cultural and bu...
By Rachel Savage in Johannesburg and agencies
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Two Russians have been found guilty of terrorism and spying by a court in Angola's capital, Luanda.
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