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Protests in Bologna over the death of Abderrahim Fakir, 20 July 2026.

Video. Anger mounts in Italy after Moroccan man dies under police restraint

Updated: 21/07/2026 - 13:25 GMT+2

The incident has been likened to George Floyd's murder in the United States six years ago, and also prompted comparisons with tactics used by the US's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Donald Trump.

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