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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Namita Singh

Sydney police accused of using excessive force as at least 27 arrested for protesting Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit

Australian politicians urged restraint on Tuesday after police in Sydney clashed with people protesting against the visit of the Israeli president Isaac Herzog, who is accused of inciting a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Police made at least 27 arrests amid allegations of excessive force used against protesters and rights groups, reports said. Violence broke out on the evening of 9 February after thousands of people gathered near Sydney Town Hall to oppose Mr Herzog’s visit.

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