Housing. UMAR condemns police violence in protests

The UMAR association condemned police violence against peaceful protests for housing rights in Portugal, urging the government to withdraw a controversial rental law. They highlighted the ongoing demonstrations across various cities, where participants express their frustration over unaffordable rents. UMAR emphasized that housing is a fundamental right and criticized the state's response to protests as repression. Following police interventions that resulted in injuries, there have been calls for accountability from government officials. Protesters demand the reversal of the new rental law and better housing policies.