All articles tagged with #police brutality
A Washington Post Visual Forensics review of online videos shows Iranian security forces firing directly into crowds in at least six cities, including Tehran, signaling a broad crackdown on protests and a rising death toll, with demonstrators chanting against Supreme Leader Khamenei.
The article draws parallels between the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis in 2026, criticizing the use of lethal force by law enforcement and ICE, and calling for lawful, peaceful resistance and reform to prevent future tragedies.
Amnesty International reports that Tanzanian security forces used excessive lethal force during election protests between October 29 and November 3, 2025, resulting in numerous deaths, injuries, and reports of bodies being taken away by authorities, highlighting serious human rights abuses and calls for independent investigations.
The mayor of Evanston, Illinois, announced investigations into federal agents' violent arrest of a man, which was captured on video, amid concerns over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and local accountability.
An elderly couple was forcibly knocked down and injured by federal agents during a peaceful protest at an ICE facility in Portland, highlighting concerns over police conduct and federal overreach.
Dorian Johnson, a friend of Michael Brown whose account helped inspire the 'hands up, don't shoot' protests, was shot and killed in Ferguson, Missouri, with police clarifying he was not shot by officers. The incident revives discussions on police violence and racial discrimination, ten years after Brown's death.
Hundreds of women in Jakarta protested against lawmakers' perks and police brutality, using brooms as symbols of reform, amid escalating unrest that has resulted in deaths and violence, while the president traveled to China for a military parade.
Protests in Indonesia against government policies and police brutality have escalated into violent actions, including ransacking the homes of lawmakers and officials, resulting in at least five deaths and hundreds injured, marking the country's worst crisis since President Prabowo Subianto took office.
A series of violent protests across Indonesia, sparked by lawmakers' allowances and the death of a delivery rider during clashes, resulted in at least three deaths, multiple injuries, and the burning of regional parliament buildings, with authorities cracking down on demonstrators and international groups criticizing the suppression of free speech.
Protests in Jakarta resumed after motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan was killed when an armored police vehicle ran into him during a demonstration over economic and political issues. The incident has sparked outrage, with calls for investigations and protests against police violence, economic inequality, and political allowances. Authorities have responded with tear gas and water cannons, and the incident highlights ongoing concerns about police brutality in Indonesia.
Protests in Jakarta escalated after police used force against demonstrators, resulting in the death of a young motorcycle taxi driver, amid rising unemployment and inflation. Students and protesters are calling for more demonstrations, criticizing government spending and police actions, with concerns over democracy and civil rights amid economic challenges. The government and police have called for calm and are investigating the incident.
A federal judge in Tennessee has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers convicted of witness tampering in the Tyre Nichols case, citing concerns of bias after the original judge allegedly suggested police infiltration by gang members, amidst ongoing legal proceedings and nationwide protests over police violence.
Violent clashes erupted during anti-government protests in Serbia, with police using teargas and force against demonstrators amid ongoing unrest over corruption and governance issues, leading to injuries and arrests, while international figures call for calm and respect for human rights.
Prosecutors in Florida have cleared a sheriff's deputy of any criminal wrongdoing in the arrest and beating of Black college student William McNeil, citing body camera footage and lawful commands, despite public outrage and civil rights criticisms.
A Jacksonville sheriff's deputy involved in a violent arrest of William McNeil will not face criminal charges, as prosecutors concluded his actions were lawful and justified by the circumstances, despite public outcry and video evidence showing force used during the traffic stop.