HRW: Rio police operation that killed 122 was 'designed to be lethal'

Human Rights Watch alleges that Brazilian police and security forces deliberately used lethal force during a Rio de Janeiro operation that killed 122 people a year ago, potentially constituting extrajudicial killings. The claim is based on a year-long investigation and is disputed by authorities. This raises concerns about state violence and impunity in Brazil's security forces.

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