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Militarization of Police Training Is Concern Affects the exercise of citizenship

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Militarização da Formação Policial É Preocupante Afecta o exercício de cidadania

With a workforce of 20,000 members, considering the data from 2003 as still valid, the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) has approximately 1 agent for every 1,250 citizens. A small number to prevent and fight crime in a country of more than 25 million people. But if low numbers are a major weakness, it is the militarized dimension of police action that is a matter of great concern, as it often limits the exercise of citizenship. 'Repress' has been the most uttered word by PRM spokespersons at the national level.

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