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U.N. Calls on Police to Limit Use-of-Force Tactics

U.N. Calls on Police to Limit Use-of-Force TacticsAs thousands continue to protest over racial injustice across the U.S., the United Nations is weighing in on how authorities are handling the situation. The U.N.'s human rights office called on law enforcement and governments to limit use of force tactics on protesters, saying it is their obligation to facilitate peaceful demonstrations. The office said states are required to allow peaceful protests and can't obstruct them "without compelling justification."




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