Moroccan migrant dies during police restraint in Bologna, sparking George Floyd comparisons
Police pinned 42-year-old Abderrahim Fakir to the pavement after reports that he was acting violently; video shows him struggling, saying he could not breathe and calling for help before losing consciousness, as Italy opens an investigation and protests spread
Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan migrant, died in Bologna, Italy, after being restrained by police who were responding to reports of a man behaving aggressively and damaging vehicles. Video footage shows officers pinning Fakir to the pavement as he struggled and called for help before becoming motionless. This incident has sparked protests in Bologna, drawing comparisons to the death of George Floyd, and has led to a political dispute over police conduct and government policies.
- Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Fakir's death, focusing on the officers' use of force, the medical response, and the cause of death.
- Fakir's sister, Khadija, stated, "They killed my brother in cold blood. I want justice."
- Opposition lawmakers are demanding accountability, while members of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's coalition urge caution, with the League party stating officers were "doing their duty."
- Fakir, who ran a moving and cleaning business, had a criminal record from the early 2000s related to organized crime and drug trafficking.
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