Russians in Angola handed down jail terms for spying and terrorism
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Two Russians have been found guilty of terrorism and spying by a court in Angola's capital, Luanda.
Political consultant Igor Ratchin was sentenced to 11 years in prison and translator Lev Lakshtanov was given eight years.
They were arrested last August over accusations of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election.
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Two Russians have been found guilty of terrorism and spying by a court in Angola's capital, Luanda.
Political consultant Igor Ratchin was sentenced to 11 years in prison and translator Lev Lakshtanov was given eight years.
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They were arrested last August over accusations of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election.