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.

Ljubljana 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

Ljubljana
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

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

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

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

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

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