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Police charges: SOS Racismo calls for MAI resignation, IGAI inquiry and asks Seguro to speak out

SOS Racismo has called for the resignation of the Minister of Internal Administration following police interventions, demanded an inquiry by IGAI into PSP's actions, and urged the President of the Republic and government officials to condemn what it terms excessive brutality by police.

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While this is a political and civil society reaction rather than a change in law or policing rules, it highlights heightened scrutiny and ongoing concerns regarding police conduct during recent protests.

Público· 2w agoRead original ↗

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