Luanda, Angola--10 August 2001

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Luanda, Angola--10 August 2001

compiled by Wm. Robert Johnston
last modified 26 November 2017

Date: 10 August 2001

Location: Luanda, Angola

Type of event: terrorism

Description:

Rebels derail and attack a train 130 km southeast of Luanda, Angola. The train was derailed by a planted bomb and set on fire, after which Unita rebels attacked the train. At least 152 were reportedly killed and 146 injured.

Consequences: 152 killed, 146 injured

References:

BBC, "Rebels claim Angolan train attack," 13 Aug. 2001, BBC News, on line [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1489317.stm].

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