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Angola spy accused 'free to go' Angola spy accused 'free to go'
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A human rights worker being held in Angola on suspicion of espionage has been told she can return to the UK.A human rights worker being held in Angola on suspicion of espionage has been told she can return to the UK.
Sarah Wykes from Cumbria was working for charity Global Witness when she was arrested in February in the oil-rich Cabinda province. Sarah Wykes from Cumbria was working for charity Global Witness when she was held in the oil-rich Cabinda province.
On Wednesday the country's prosecutor general said Ms Wykes was free to go, according to the BBC's correspondent in the Angolan capital, Luanda.On Wednesday the country's prosecutor general said Ms Wykes was free to go, according to the BBC's correspondent in the Angolan capital, Luanda.
But she could still face trial and may have to return for court hearings. But her sister Caroline Kennedy said she was still waiting for official confirmation of her release.
It remains unclear exactly what Ms Wykes has been accused of. There are still hoops to go through and formalities to be completed Caroline Kennedy
The anti-corruption campaigner had flown into Angola on 11 February and arrived in Cabinda with a colleague a few days later.The anti-corruption campaigner had flown into Angola on 11 February and arrived in Cabinda with a colleague a few days later.
'Baseless case'
Shortly afterwards she was arrested and accused of espionage.Shortly afterwards she was arrested and accused of espionage.
Her sister said she is being cautious about news of her impending release.
Speaking on Thursday, Mrs Kennedy, who lives in Carlisle, said: "I spoke to Sarah last night and she said the news is very encouraging, but her lawyers haven't received any official notification.
"She said there are still hoops to go through and formalities to be completed. Her lawyer is trying to get something concrete.
'Baseless claims'
"But we are really grateful to all the people in Cumbria who have worked on her behalf.
"Many people have written to MPs, who in turn have passed their name onto the Home Office, and this has made a big difference."
Ms Wykes may still face charges in Angola and could have to return to the country if a trial is held.
However, it remains unclear exactly what she has been accused of.
Global Witness has condemned the actions of the Angolan authorities, and described the case against her as "baseless".Global Witness has condemned the actions of the Angolan authorities, and described the case against her as "baseless".
Oil accounts for 95% of Angola's export revenue, but most of the country lives in extreme poverty.
The government has been criticised by local and foreign groups who are pushing for greater scrutiny of oil accounts and a fairer redistribution of oil revenues.