The defense and security forces responded to the protests by using excessive force when carrying out operations in some neighborhouds which resulted in deaths. At least 16 people have been shot dead between 18 and 24 October, according to a count made by Amnesty International. Reprisals against residentsAmnesty International has documented acts of violence by the defense and security forces against residents of neighborhouds that favor the opposition in the capital. She told Amnesty International:“(..) My 25-year-old son who is a student was going at the university and showed his student card to the police, but they beat him. This worrying verbal escalation, coincided with serious human rights violations committed by security forces,” said Fabien Offner.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 15, 2020 15:22 UTC