Amnesty International calls for investigation into police charges against protesters in Porto

Police forcibly evicted a housing protest camp in Porto, Portugal, during the early hours of Thursday, October 15. The operation, which involved police charges against demonstrators, has sparked a public dispute between the government and the protesters. The government maintains that the eviction was carried out in accordance with the law.

Amnesty International has formally requested an investigation into the police conduct during the operation. The organization cited reports of violence used by security forces against the protesters, prompting calls for an official review of the tactics employed during the clearance of the encampment.