Rapanui: Armed Police Violently Dislodge Rapanui People

Rapanui: Armed Police Violently Dislodge Rapanui People   Today, December 29th just before 7 PM, an contingency of 200 armed police began violently dislodging the Rapanui Parliament from their headquarters in the center of the town of Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui. The police have beaten dozens of Rapa Nui with clubs, including children and women. They have arrested at least two dozen people.   This action was a unilateral decision made by the Regional Indendent, Raul Celis. The operation was...

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