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The use of tear gas and chemicals in water cannons affected Chilean protesters causing them corneal damage and burns.
Chile's Human Rights Commission (CChDH) filed a complaint against the Military Police (Carabineros) for the illegal use of chemicals to dissuade protests in Santiago between November and December 2020.
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The complaint was filed one month after human rights defender Javiera Monsalves was seriously injured while participating in a protest in the capital.
"On November 8, Monsalves was diagnosed with a chemical infection in both eyes, severe damage to her right cornea, and extensive chemical dermatitis," CChDH President Carlos Margotta reported.
The lawsuit includes photographs and documents that endorse the health condition of the activist and other people also affected by police brutality and the use of tear gas canisters and chemicals.
Chile voted to replace its dictatorship-era constitution by 78%.
— AJ+ (@ajplus) October 26, 2020
It follows mass protests over inequality. The new one will be written by elected citizens, not politicians. Supporters hope it boosts:
▪️ education, health, pension
▪️ recognition of Indigenous people pic.twitter.com/pJXgrBbVIF
The document also gathers graphic testimonies of the use of that deterrents in January, October, and November 2020.
According to the report, Military Police Director Ricardo Yañez and Interior Minister Rodrigo Delgado allowed the police forces to use chemical agents against the demonstrators.
In October 2019, protests began in Chile to reject President Sebastian Piñera administration's neoliberal policies. Social outrage has continued to date because of the government's mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protests in Chile began in October 2019 and they haven't ceased despite the fact that the international media coverage dried up many months ago. They want Piñera out. pic.twitter.com/RLVZsbTTbo
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) November 28, 2020
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