Witnesses of police violence at peaceful protests in Tunis, Tunisia have told Human Rights Watch (HRW) of the use of excessive teargas and also that police dispersal efforts included beating and insulting protesters and journalists.
The violence occurred at a peaceful sit-in demonstration outside the National Constituent Assembly, to protest the assassination of opposition politican Mohamed Brahmi.
HRW's deputy Middle East and North Africa director, Nadim Houry said:
“Police brutality heightens tensions following Mohamed Brahmi’s killing and can only fuel discontent and violence. The killing of a high-profile political figure on the street in broad daylight is all the more reason why Tunisians need to know that the government intends to protect their rights.”
The violence occurred at a peaceful sit-in demonstration outside the National Constituent Assembly, to protest the assassination of opposition politican Mohamed Brahmi.
HRW's deputy Middle East and North Africa director, Nadim Houry said:
“Police brutality heightens tensions following Mohamed Brahmi’s killing and can only fuel discontent and violence. The killing of a high-profile political figure on the street in broad daylight is all the more reason why Tunisians need to know that the government intends to protect their rights.”