Italy's Meloni calls for 'truth' on Bologna arrest death, condemns clashes
Prosecutors have opened an investigation as protests over the arrest death left 56 officers injured, officials said.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday demanded a full investigation into the death of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir during a police arrest in Bologna, emphasizing rigorous accountability without bias.
- Fakir died on Sunday after police were called to the Pilastro neighborhood to address aggressive behavior; officers initially attempted to calm him before using pepper spray and physical restraint.
- A video of Fakir's final moments shows him face down while restrained, calling for help; Bologna police confirmed body-camera footage will be provided to prosecutors conducting the inquiry.
- Anti-Police protests in central Bologna turned violent on Monday, leaving 56 officers injured; Meloni said those involved were "not seeking the truth: they were seeking confrontation."
- The death reignited debate over police force in Italy, with Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi stating "the same principle must apply to those who wear a uniform" amid calls for accountability.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for an investigation into the death of a Moroccan man in police custody in Bologna over the weekend. But she also strongly condemned the violence used by protesters against officers. Clashes erupted earlier this week during a demonstration demanding accountability for the officers. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into involuntary manslaughter.
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One man’s death on a Bologna sidewalk has exploded into a street war over police, protests, and what “justice” really means in Europe’s new age of unrest. Story Snapshot Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan man, died after police restrained him in Bologna. Protests over his death turned into riots, leaving more than 50 officers injured...
The death of Abderrahim Fakir, a quadrennial of Moroccan origin, on Sunday in Bologna sparked a wave of indignation in the country. The images of his agony filmed by a neighbour invaded the screens over the next 24 hours.
The death of Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan national, during a police arrest in Bologna on Sunday, has sparked outrage in Italy. A video showing the man pinned to the ground and calling for help has triggered protests, reignited the debate on police brutality, and ignited a political war of words.
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