There is no extradition treaty between Angola and Brazil so the politician can indefinitely avoid arrest. Garina means young girl in Angolan slang. The Angolan Parliament approved a treaty for the transfer of prisoners between the two countries in but President Dos Santos failed to sign the treaty into law. The government has offered no explanation for the delay.
He avoided arrest by using his diplomatic passport. Among items seized by police were a registry of diamond transactions and banking transfers in Israel and Switzerland. Kangamba has denied all accusations relating to the alleged trafficking of women and money laundering.
According to the U. State Dept. Angolans are reportedly forced to work in agriculture, construction, domestic service, and artisanal diamond mines within the country. Underage girls, as young as 13, work in prostitution while some Angolan boys are taken to Namibia for forced labor in cattle herding.
Angolan adults may use children under the age of 12 for forced criminal activity, as children cannot be tried in court. Forced begging also occurs in Angola. President Dos Santos this week held talks with French officials, ending years of frosty ties between the two countries. It was considered one of the largest corruption cases on the continent with multimillions owed to taxpayers ending up in private pockets of Angolan officials.
