Native American protesters possess reported excessive force,illegal arrests and mistreatment in jail where activists describe being held in cagesSupport our fearless, independent journalism with a contribution or by fitting a memberA United Nations group is investigating allegations of human rights abuses by North Dakota law enforcement against Native American protesters, and with indigenous leaders testifying about acts of war” they observed during mass arrests at an oil pipeline protest. Related: Dakota Access pipeline: Native Americans allege cruel treatment Related: Thousands 'check in' on Facebook to support Dakota pipeline protesters Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com