Following a vigil by Mothers Against Genocide in Dublin to honor victims of violence in Gaza, 14 protesters were arrested. Allegations emerged of inappropriate treatment of women among those arrested. Richard Boyd Barrett TD condemned this, questioning the government’s stance on police conduct. Amnesty International commented that the forceful removal of peaceful protesters could have a chilling effect on rights to protest. They expressed concern over potential excessive force used during arrests and are communicating with Garda Commissioner to address these issues.
The forceful removal of any peaceful protester undermines the rights to freedom of conscience, expression and peaceful assembly.
The protest was organized by the Mothers Against Genocide group to honor victims in Gaza, highlighting the call for greater government action.
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