In 2022, the region with the highest level of police brutality against protesters was East Africa. It had reported 191 acts of violence against civilians protesting. Other areas reported significantly lower cases. Moreover, Northern African counties had the lowest amount of police violence cases against demonstrators.
Share of use of excessive force by police against protesters in Africa in 2022, by region
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Mo Ibrahim Foundation. (January 24, 2023). Share of use of excessive force by police against protesters in Africa in 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1400862/share-of-use-of-excessive-force-by-police-against-protesters-in-africa-by-region/
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