161 crosses mark police deaths in Rio de Janerio

161 crosses mark police deaths in Rio de Janerio

Rows of 161 black crosses were erected across Copacabana beach on Tuesday (December 9) in an act of remembrance of the same number of military policemen killed in Rio de Janeiro during the last two years. The act was organised by NGO Rio for Peace to demand improved working conditions for policemen and new measures to end deaths of this kind.

Rows of 161 black crosses were erected across Copacabana beach on Tuesday (December 9) in an act of remembrance of the same number of military policemen killed in Rio de Janeiro during the last two years. The act was organised by NGO Rio for Peace to demand improved working conditions for policemen and new measures to end deaths of this kind.