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Housing protests: six demonstrators detained in Porto to stand trial on 13 November

Six individuals detained by police during the housing protest at Praça D. João I in Porto on Sunday 25 October are scheduled to stand trial on 13 November. They appeared at the local criminal court today after police dispersed the demonstrations in both Porto and Lisbon using force and dogs during the early hours of Sunday.

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This case highlights the legal aftermath of recent protests regarding the right to housing; while this trial concerns specific individuals, it underscores the ongoing tension and police response to housing-related activism in major cities.

SIC Notícias· 2w agoRead original ↗

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