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world2 months ago•5 min saved

Rio Police Raid Turns Deadliest in Brazil with 132 Killed

Rio de Janeiro experienced its deadliest police raid, resulting in at least 132 deaths, mostly young men linked to drug gangs, with residents and activists condemning the violence as a massacre and demanding accountability amid international criticism.

via The Guardian|

#deadliest-operation #favelas #human-rights

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Rio Violence Escalates with Over 60 Killed in Police Raids Amid Climate Conferences

At least 64 people were killed during Rio de Janeiro's deadliest police operation, involving over 2,500 officers targeting the Red Command gang in Alemão and Penha favelas, with reports of gunfire, drone attacks, and widespread violence, prompting outrage and fears of escalation.

via The Guardian|

#casualties #favelas #police-raid