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Police clash with Bologna protesters after Fakir death

7/22/2026

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Police clashed with demonstrators in Bologna on July 20, 2026 after Abderrahim Fakir died during a police response to a person damaging a vehicle.
Protesters displayed “Justice and truth for Fakir!” and “State murderers” signs and faced tear-gas and water-cannon fire.
Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said he has full confidence the inquiry will clarify facts, while European affairs minister Tommaso Foti called the chants disgraceful and prosecutors opened an investigation.

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Police clashed with demonstrators in Bologna on July 20, 2026 after Abderrahim Fakir died during a police response to a person damaging a vehicle.
Protesters displayed “Justice and truth for Fakir!” and “State murderers” signs and faced tear-gas and water-cannon fire.
Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said he has full confidence the inquiry will clarify facts, while European affairs minister Tommaso Foti called the chants disgraceful and prosecutors opened an investigation.