The 43 students are believed to have been murdered in 2014, an atrocity that galvanized the country. The arrest warrant names a general and 15 other soldiers.
Tag: Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
‘The State Killed My Brother’: Senegal in Uproar After Deadly Protests
After several protesters were killed by live ammunition this month in Senegal, many in the usually stable West African nation wonder what comes next.
Clare Nowland Dies, Australian Police Say, Hours After Announcing Charges for Officer
Hours before Clare Nowland died, the police announced charges against the officer who used the stun gun on her in the care facility where she lived.
As Protesters Die, Peru’s Security Forces Face Little Scrutiny
In Peru, investigations into the killing of protesters by security forces are often closed without any charges, undermining people’s faith in their government.
95-Year-Old Australian Woman Is Tasered by Police
She was holding a knife, but weighs 95 pounds and uses a walker. The episode, which took place in a care facility, prompted outrage, questions and a police investigation.
Killing of Atiq Ahmed in India Renews Alarm About Extrajudicial Violence
The victim was a former politician, a notorious criminal and a Muslim. Afterward, two government officials described the killing as akin to divine justice.
Killing on Live TV Renews Alarm About India’s Slide Toward Extrajudicial Violence
The victim was a former politician, a notorious criminal and a Muslim. Afterward, two government officials described the killing as akin to divine justice.
French Police Face Scrutiny for Heavy Hand During Pension Protests
An audio recording of officers threatening and intimidating young people has reignited a debate over harsh and discriminating tactics.
Macron, Trying to Move Past Pension Fury, Announces Water Plan
President Emmanuel Macron of France presented conservation proposals after an exceptionally dry winter. But his government is still dogged by pension protests.
Spasms of Violence and ‘Wild Protests’ Jolt Paris
Opponents of pension overhaul, mostly young people, hold nightly “wild protests,” marked by vandalism, saying it is the only way to make their voices heard.