Criticism grows of Brazil slum clearance by police

BBC News, 01/26/2012

Police have been overseeing the removal of furniture and belongings from the site

Criticism is growing of a Brazilian police operation to clear some 6,000 people from an illegal settlement in Sao Paulo state.

Officers moved in on Sunday to retake the land for its private owners.

Authorities say the police action was justified and within the law.

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