Amnesty International issues 25 rules to protect protesters from misuse of rubber bullets

By Amnesty International

Amnesty International has devised 25 rules to try and stop human rights abuses being perpetrated through the improper use of rubber bullets and other projectiles by police and security forces, the organization said today after releasing a report on the rising number of protesters being permanently injured or killed by the misuse of such weapons. […] The post Amnesty International issues 25 rules to protect protesters from misuse of rubber bullets appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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