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Arbitrary Police Stops Due to Racial Profiling Denounced

An activist and Amnesty International demand an end to identity checks based on skin color, highlighting personal experiences.

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Generic image of a hand holding a bicycle handlebar in an urban setting at dusk.

An activist of Senegalese origin, raised in Algeciras, and Amnesty International have spoken out against random police checks, which they consider racially motivated and affecting the daily lives of many people.

The collaboration between a well-known activist and Amnesty International aims to highlight and eradicate police control practices based solely on skin color. The campaign stems from personal experiences that illustrate the arbitrary nature of these situations.
One such experience occurred in Madrid, when the activist was trying to return a rental bicycle. He was intercepted by police officers in a stop he describes as routine, but motivated by his appearance. This incident, recorded in a video for Amnesty International Spain, shows the harshness and lack of empathy with which, according to his testimony, he was treated.

"The police have stopped me about 200 times in my life."

the activist
This statement underscores the frequency with which some individuals are subjected to these types of identifications. The activist recounts how these situations cause discomfort, delays, and even the loss of job opportunities. Amnesty International insists on the need to record these stops to identify and correct potential racial biases in police actions.
The campaign not only seeks to generate compassion but also to raise awareness about a reality that affects many people. The activist emphasizes that being stopped repeatedly because of one's skin color leads to the perception that one's own identity is a problem, hindering the normal development of life. Although he was able to defend his rights, the organization highlights that not all members of the foreign-born community have the same ability to do so, which reinforces the importance of this initiative against arbitrary police practices.