Protests. BE addresses complaints to the UN and the Council of Europe

The Left Bloc (BE) has filed complaints with the UN and the Council of Europe regarding police actions during housing protests in Portugal, urging urgent intervention. The complaints detail police violence in Lisbon and Porto, calling for independent investigations into the incidents. The BE requests the UN to seek clarifications from the Portuguese government about the police operations and to ensure the protection of peaceful assembly rights. They also ask the Council of Europe to monitor the situation and engage with Portuguese authorities to preserve evidence and ensure transparent investigations. The complaints were also shared with EU leaders, emphasizing that repression of peaceful protests should not be treated as an internal issue.