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Two Pastors arrested in Angola over illegal army uniforms

According to local media, two pastors of the army of faith religious movement in Angola have been detained for allegedly wearing uniforms from the country’s armed forces.

The two were detained on Wednesday by members of the Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) who were wearing “red pins similar to the ones worn by army generals.”

The two will be charged with unauthorized use of a military uniform and engaging in illegal religious activities “because their sect is not registered,” according to SIC spokesperson Manuel Halaiwa.

It follows a viral video that showed the two pastors presiding over a ceremony attended by more than 80 youths – some of whom were dressed in replicas of army uniform.

The VOA recently reported that the government had launched a crackdown on unregistered churches and those that purport to perform miracles.

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