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  Lawyers protesting against police in Tunisia allegedly attacked by officers

  

  theguardian.com

  The three men are said to be recovering from assaults after security forces are accused of targeting activists during unrestThree lawyers are said to be recovering after being assaulted by police in the wake of protests in the Tunisian capital on Saturday.According to the Tunisian Bar Association, Yassine Azaza and Rahhal Jallali were attacked by officers while they were making their way home after the demonstrations in Tunis. A third lawyer, Abdennaceur Aouini, was photographed surrounded by police officers in the city’s main street. Continue reading...

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  US Capitol riot: police have long history of aiding neo-Nazis and extremists

  

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  Experts were not surprised that officers were part of the mob, given the ties between some...

  Experts were not surprised that officers were part of the mob, given the ties between some police and white supremacist groups in recent yearsFor years, domestic terrorism researchers have warned that there are police departments in every region of America counting white supremacist extremists and neo-Nazi sympathizers among their ranks.To these experts, and the activists who have been targeted by law enforcement officers in...

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  Suspect Is Charged in Shooting of 2 Louisville Police Officers

  

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  Demonstrators marched downtown without police intervention a day after a grand jury decided not to charge...

  Demonstrators marched downtown without police intervention a day after a grand jury decided not to charge the officers who fatally shot Ms. Taylor. After curfew, protesters took refuge at a church.

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  Chicago protesters' attempt to tear down Christopher Columbus statue ends in violent clash with police

  

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  A violent confrontation ensued Friday in Chicago between protesters attempting to topple a statue of Christopher...

  A violent confrontation ensued Friday in Chicago between protesters attempting to topple a statue of Christopher Columbus and police who responded to protect the statue. Social media posts and news reports indicate protesters threw cans and fireworks at police, while officers were seen hitting protesters with batons and their hands. Police say at least 12 people were arrested. Activists and local officials have condemned...

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