Native American protesters have reported excessive force, unlawful arrests and mistreatment in jail where activists describe being held in cages
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A United Nations group is investigating allegations of human rights abuses by North Dakota law enforcement against Native American protesters, with indigenous leaders testifying about “acts of war” they observed during mass arrests at an oil pipeline protest.
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