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Cyprus to probe police force against protesters AFP 2/15/2021 © Iakovos Hatzistavrou Police are accused of using excessive force during the demonstration Saturday Cyprus green-lighted an independent investigation on Monday after police were accused of using excessive force against protesters, leaving one woman reportedly needing eye surgery. Police used water cannon and tear gas in Nicosia on Saturday as hundreds held an initially peaceful protest against government corruption and coronavirus restrictions. Attorney-General George Savvides gave the go-ahead Monday for an independent watchdog to appoint criminal investigators to probe accusations of police brutality, his office said in a statement. Savvides would then rule on whether any prosecution is warranted, it added.

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