Bologna protests over death of Moroccan man under police restraint

Police clashed with demonstrators in Bologna, Italy, after the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born man who died pleading for help while restrained by officers. Security forces used teargas and water cannon on crowds. Human rights campaigners and Italy's opposition have raised concerns over the incident.

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Anti-police protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest

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Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies pleading for help from police

Officers use teargas and water cannon on crowds in Bologna after death of Abderrahim ⁠Fakir under police restraint Police have clashed with demonstrators during a protest in the Italian city of Bologna after a Moroccan-born man died pleading for help under police restraint. Human rights campaigners and Italy’s opposition parties have demanded urgent answers over the death on Sunday of Abderrahim ⁠Fakir, 42, who had…

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Anti-police protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest

Protesters have clashed with police in Italy after the death of a Moroccan man after officers restrained him on the ground.

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