Housing. 78 organizations call for an independent investigation into police action in Porto

Seventy-eight organizations from nine countries have called for an independent investigation into police actions during a housing rights protest in Porto on October 15. The open letter, initiated by Academia Cidadã, demands transparency regarding the legal grounds and orders for the police intervention at Praça D. João I. Among the signatories are international entities like Ligue des droits de l’Homme and CIVICUS. The letter highlights concerns over police violence and the implications for democratic participation and the right to protest. The police intervention resulted in 30 injuries, prompting criticism from Amnesty International and media coverage across Europe.