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Suspected UNITA attack repelled in Kwanza Norte province

    JOHANNESBURG

    An attack by suspected UNITA rebels on the town of Golunga Alto, in Kwanza Norte province and about 150 km east of Luanda has been repelled by government forces, Lusa reported on Monday.

    The Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) source in Ndalatando, the provincial capital, was quoted as saying that the first attack occurred in the early hours of Friday morning involving a 30 minute exchange of fire. The UNITA forces then withdrew, later they attempted to storm municipal buildings, this attack was driven off after a further fire fight.

    Last Tuesday suspected UNITA rebels attacked a power station on the outskirts of Luanda. An explosion took place at the substation in the Viana municipality, about 20 km from the centre of Luanda. A gun battle ensued between the attackers and soldiers of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), during which at least three people were killed. Power supplies were interrupted in the capital on Tuesday morning, and places up to 60 km away were reported to be without electricity.

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