Protests Erupt in Lisbon Following Police Shooting

Unrest erupted in Lisbon after police shot and killed Odair Moniz, a 43-year-old Black man of Cape Verdean descent, leading to two nights of violent protests across several municipalities. Authorities reported three arrests and numerous incidents, including injuries to two police officers and damage to vehicles, with reports of buses and garbage being set ablaze. The police claimed Moniz attempted to flee and attacked officers with a knife, prompting the shooting; however, anti-racist organizations have raised concerns over potential police brutality. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Interior Minister Margarida Blasco have called for public order and promised investigations into the use of force. The situation has highlighted ongoing societal tensions and issues of police conduct in Portugal. The unrest reflects a growing frustration in marginalized communities, exacerbated by the circumstances surrounding Moniz's death.