Police refute allegation of excessive use of force against protesters

Ljubljana, 6 October - The police and Interior Minister Aleš Hojs have rejected the allegation that excessive force was used to disperse Tuesday's protest and rioting against coronavirus measures in Ljubljana, as an NGO urged MPs to open a parliamentary inquiry to look into the matter.

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Alojz Sladič of the General Police Administration speaks to reporters about the policing of Tuesday's protest and security provided for participants in the EU summit.
Photo: Nace Hočevar/STA

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Police use water cannon against rioters in Ljubljana protesting against the Covid pass mandate.
Photo: STA

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Rapper Zlatko apprehended by the police at a protest against Covid pass mandate.
Photo: STA

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