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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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.
Large protests erupted in Bologna demanding justice for a Moroccan man who died while being arrested by police, but the protests turned violent, leaving more than 60 police officers injured during clashes.
Meloni calls for ‘truth’ on Bologna arrest death, condemns clashes
ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for a full investigation into the death of a man during an arrest in Bologna, while condemning anti-police protests that turned violent and left dozens of officers injured. Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir died on Sunday after police were called to the Pilastro neighborhood on the outskirts of the northern city to
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