Dalian Atkinson, a star of the English Premier League in the 1990s, died after being shot by a Taser during a late-night altercation three years ago.
Tag: Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
Hong Kong Police Brawl With Protesters Outside Luxury Hotel
Demonstrators were expressing support for South Asians in the city, a week after the police sprayed stinging dye at a mosque.
A Climbing Ban at Uluru Ends a Chapter. But There’s More to This Australian Story.
While the ban on ascending the iconic rock is a once-unthinkable victory for an Aboriginal people, they still face material hardship and a measure of resistance.
Iraq Will Prosecute Military and Police Leaders Over Protest Shootings
The government said it would hold a dozen commanders accountable after their forces fired on civilian protesters, leaving more than 100 dead.
‘I’m Worried That I Will Die:’ Hong Kong Protesters Write Final Goodbyes
As violence escalates between demonstrators and the police in Hong Kong, protesters have started writing “last letters” to their loved ones, in case they don’t return. These notes chronicle the mental and emotional state of frontliners coming to terms …
Hong Kong’s Hard-Core Protesters Take Justice Into Their Own Hands
A breakdown in trust in Hong Kong’s government and the police force has driven some protesters to retributive violence. Some wonder if they are crossing a line.
In Hong Kong’s Crackdown on Protests, Face Mask Ban May Be the Start
The ban, punishable by up to a year in prison, was a measured approach. It avoided for now the more extreme options, like a curfew or running courthouses 24 hours a day.
An Eerie Quiet and Dread as Hong Kong Face-Mask Ban Takes Effect
After a night of arson and vandalism, the financial hub braces for more unrest and ponders the future with anxiety.
Hong Kong Banned Masks at Protests. Masked Crowds Protested the Ban.
Thousands protested, many wearing masks, as the clock ticked toward the ban taking effect, and clashes broke out around the city.
Hong Kong Police, Seen as ‘Hounds After Rabbits,’ Face Rising Rage
The shooting of a teenage protester has amplified anger at a police force that some see as a symbol of Beijing’s unchecked power.