The arrest warrants, issued for more than two dozen people, were part of the country’s continuing struggle to come to terms with its authoritarian past.
Category: Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
London Police Chief Apologizes Over Officers’ ‘Reprehensible’ Behavior
The police commissioner spoke after the BBC broadcast video showing officers making sexualized comments, reveling in the use of violence and expressing racist views.
London Police Chief Apologizes Over Officers’ ‘Reprehensible’ Behavior
The police commissioner spoke after the BBC broadcast video showing officers making sexualized comments, reveling in the use of violence and expressing racist views.
What We Know About the Protests in Nepal
Days of unrest in Nepal have left 22 people dead, triggered the resignation of its prime minister and brought troops to the streets of Kathmandu.
3 Dead in Indonesia After Jumping From Building Protesters Set on Fire, Official Says
The student-led demonstrations in Indonesia are against President Prabowo Subianto’s economic policies and fatal police brutality.
3 Killed as Protests in Indonesia Spread Beyond Jakarta
The student-led demonstrations are against President Prabowo Subianto’s economic policies and fatal police brutality.
Students Call for More Protests in Indonesia After Fatal Clash With Police
Rising unemployment and inflation have driven the protests in Jakarta, the capital. The police responded with force on Thursday, killing a 21-year-old man.
‘Hallmarks of Institutional Racism’ Found in Police Killing of Kumanjayi Walker
A coroner said that she could not exclude the possibility that an officer’s racist attitudes contributed to the death of Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.
Why Are Police Officers in South Africa Torturing People?
A data analysis by The New York Times shows that a form of torture popular during apartheid endures in the country despite laws designed to eliminate it.
South African Police’s Frequent Use of Torture Echoes Apartheid’s Brutality
A government led by freedom fighters who helped to liberate the country more than 30 years ago is now overseeing a police force accused of staggering abuses.
Albert Ojwang Was Killed in Police Custody. Kenyans Are Not About to Let It Go.
At the funeral for Albert Ojwang, protesters in Kenya said his death was a call to action for the country’s youth.
French Police Officers Who Beat a Black Man on Camera to Stand Trial
The brutal beating in 2020 of Michel Zecler, a well-known music producer, sent shock waves through France.
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault
Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, was charged with rape and sexual assault after a monthslong police investigation that has caused turmoil for the royal family.
Death Toll From Kenya Protests Climbs, Rights Group Says
Thousands of people turned out across Kenya on Wednesday to protest government corruption and police brutality.
What to Know About the Antigovernment Protests in Kenya
Thousands demonstrated on Wednesday to express their anger over government corruption and police brutality.
Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya
The protests and police shooting on Tuesday came nearly a year after demonstrations against President William Ruto of Kenya convulsed the country.
