UN Condemns Deadly Police Raids in Rio de Janeiro Favelas: 64 Lives Lost in Anti-Drug Operations

Oct 29, 2025 07:42 am CST

The UN human rights office has expressed horror over police raids in Rio de Janeiro that left 64 people dead, including four officers. Around 2,500 armed personnel targeted drug trafficking operations in northern favelas, prompting international concerns about excessive force in Brazil's marginalized communities and calls for thorough investigations into potential human rights violations.