Protests Erupt in Bologna Following Death in Police Custody

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Published: 2026-07-22
Category: world
Source: The Washington Post
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Violent demonstrations have occurred in Bologna, Italy, after a 42-year-old Moroccan-born man, Abderrahim Fakir, died while in police custody. The incident has drawn comparisons to other high-profile cases of deaths in custody, sparking public outrage. These clashes resulted in injuries to 64 police officers and damage to vehicles, prompting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to promise a thorough government investigation.

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