O Federal Public Prosecution Service in the Federal District (MPF-DF) opened a preliminary investigation to investigate cases of police violence reported by indigenous people during the manifestation of the Free Terra Camp (ATL) na Esplanade of Ministrieson Thursday (10).
“Restrictions on the full exercise of manifestations and social protests may constitute a measure violating human rights. The use of police force, only when strictly necessary, should be proportional and adequate, prioritizing communication and negotiation,” stated in the order signed by Marcia Brandão Zollinger, regional attorney for the rights of the adjunct citizen.
In the document, the prosecutor highlights the role of the Constitution in the defense of expressive freedoms, free manifestation of thought, freedom of movement and the right of peaceful meetings.
Manifestation
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The agents even launched gas bombs to disperse the group, which retreated. According to sources heard by CNNthe indigenous march even broke the barrier of the Military Police of the Federal District (PMDF).
Deputy Célia Xakriabá (PSOL-MG) was hit by pepper spray during the act. According to Celia’s team, the parliamentarian was sent to the medical department of the House of Representatives. Then she filed a police report at the House’s Legislative Police Department.
In a statement, the press office of the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate stated that the group’s advance was unexpected and that there was a need to use non -lethal weapons. The Federal District Military Police (PMDF) reported that it followed the act, and that the use of chemical material was the responsibility of the National Congress police.
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In a letter sent to the DF Secretary of Public Security, Sandro Avelar, the federal government states that news about the conflict using non-election weapons such as tear gas and pepper spray are “serious facts” that need investigation.
The document also mentions that federal deputy Célia Xakriabá (PSOL-MG) was hit and had no care by security forces. Finally, the ministry asks the secretary to identify “any excesses by state agents involved in place.”
