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France 24
France 24
Politics
Jan ONOSZKO

Brazilian children killed by stray bullets during police raids on favelas

Police Brazil
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Children in the favelas of Brazil are coming under police fire. According to the Instituto Fogo Cruzado, nearly 300 minors have been killed by stray bullets during police operations in recent years. The bereaved families are demanding that more be done to prevent a repeat of these tragedies. The Brazilian police force says it is operating in extremely difficult conditions, and has pledged to improve. 

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