http://news.yahoo.com/amnesty-dominican-police-torture-kill-people-174803084.html
This articles talks about the widespread human rights abuses performed by the police forces of the Dominican Republic. Apparently, 260 people were killed and hundreds more injured by the police last year, a number that is on the increase. It is claimed by authorities that victimes were killed mostly during gunfire exchanges, but Amnesty reports show that many were tortured beforehand, or executed. Over 30, 000 officers are under investigation or openly charged with human right violations. This article illustrates the immense problem of police corruption and use of militarized excessive force.
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