Public prosecutors in Chile are investigating more than 1,000 cases of alleged abuse – ranging from torture to sexual violence – by security forces during weeks of anti-government unrest. They say that number could double
Nunez, a 39-year-old repairman, made it home that night but was rushed to hospital, where he died from his injuries shortly afterwards.Perez shows a picture she took of Nunez on her phone.
Public prosecutors in Chile are investigating more than 1,000 cases of alleged abuses - ranging from torture to sexual violence - by security forces during weeks of anti-government unrest. "We are working hard to generate other channels so that the victims feel able to make complaints," she said.An injured demonstrator is carried by members of the security forces.
Police chief Mario Rozas has ordered riot officers bearing arms to wear cameras and said earlier this week that rights specialists will be deployed to protests.Medical personnel shield together to protect themselves from tear gas and rubber bullets.
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