It is necessary that "the ex-president's body is preserved and not handed over before an autopsy is carried out", said the ex-president's daughter in a statement, quoted by international agencies, a few days after having lodged a complaint with the Spanish police for " alleged attempted murder" against José Eduardo dos Santos.
The Presidency announces the death of the former president in a message published on the social network Facebook, expressing its "great sadness" and "consternation".
José Eduardo dos Santos had been hospitalized at the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona, Spain, two weeks ago.
His placement in intensive care brought to light tensions within the family, namely between José Eduardo dos Santos' ex-wife, Ana Paula, and at least one of his daughters, Tchizé dos Santos.
Tchizé dos Santos filed a complaint in Barcelona in early July and asked for an investigation to be opened for, among other matters, "the alleged attempted murder, lack of assistance to a person in danger, injuries caused by gross negligence", according to with the two law firms that advise the daughter of the former Angolan president.
According to one of her lawyers, the daughter of José Eduardo dos Santos believes that her father's ex-wife, Ana Paula, and the former president's personal doctor are responsible for his deteriorating health.
According to her lawyers, Tchizé dos Santos claims that her father and ex-wife have been separated for some time and that she has no decision-making power over her health because her marriage is not legally recognized in Spain.
