Angola fuel price protests leave 22 persons dead.

At least 22 people have died and almost 200 others injured in protests against fuel price hikes in Angola. 

The government had raised fuel prices by about 30% earlier this month, citing the need to reduce the national debt.

Meanwhile, the police have detained over 1,200 demonstrators in the past three days, as the clashes between protesters and security forces have resulted in looting and damage to cars. 

The government has also justified the price increase as a necessary measure to reduce the national debt, but the new fuel prices are high compared to the average income of Angolans.

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