Mexico: Fear for safety/Excessive use of force

Index Number: AMR 41/030/2006
Date Published: 13 June 2006
Categories: Americas, Mexico

At approximately 5am on 14 June, Oaxaca State police entered the central square in Oaxaca City to evict striking teachers. Protesters reportedly resisted the police operation in which tear gas and batons were used. At least 11 teachers were reportedly detained and a number have been injured. Unconfirmed reports indicate that at least one teacher may have died.