Luaty Beirao -- also known as Ikonoklasta -- who went on a month-long hunger strike last year. The young men were arrested after they discussed a book about non-violent resistance. Their youth group also held demonstrations demanding the resignation of Mr dos Santos who has been in power in Angola for thirty-six years.

Information source: BBC Africa
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