Abderrahim Fakir is a current public figure whose death in Bologna triggered widespread protests across Italy, drawing comparisons to George Floyd and igniting fierce cross‑party outrage.
Protests have erupted in Bologna after the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born entrepreneur, while restrained by two police officers. Prosecutors are investigating and bodycam footage has been requested. The government defends police conduct amid widespread calls for accountability.