Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest

Outrage across Italy's political spectrum following death in Bologna likened to killing of George Floyd in 2020.

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Protests erupted in Bologna, Italy, after 42-year-old Moroccan man Abderrahim Fakir died while being restrained by police during an arrest. Video shows him face down, calling for help before falling silent, prompting comparisons to George Floyd's 2020 killing. The incident has sparked a political divide, with the right-wing government defending the officers while opposition figures demand accountability, and prosecutors have opened an inquiry.

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