Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police
Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
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"They killed him mercilessly, and I want the truth."
— Khadija Fakir , Activist
"Anyone who watched the video was shocked."
— Matteo Lepore , Politician
"Nothing can justify violence against police."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
Key People
Domenico Pianese is the Secretary-General of the police union.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Khadija Fakir is the sister of Abderrahim Fakir.
Matteo Lepore is the mayor of Bologna.
Yossra Fakir is the niece of Abderrahim Fakir.
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Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
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