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Abderrahim Fakir
Coverage of Abderrahim Fakir in the Nexus archive.
- Italy: Protests in Bologna over death of immigrant in police custody
Protests are occurring in Bologna, Italy, following the death of 42-year-old Abderrahim Fakir in police custody. Demonstrators are demanding answers, while local authorities have called for calm as an investigation proceeds.
- Demonstrations break out in Bologna after Moroccan man dies while being restrained by police
Protesters and police clashed in Bologna, Italy after Moroccan-born entrepreneur Abderrahim Fakir died while being restrained by police. Footage shows him face-down on the ground calling for help before dying.
- Moroccan-born man dies while detained by police in Italy
A Moroccan-born man named Abderrahim Fakir died while being detained by police in Italy. A video of his final moments during the detention has triggered protests.