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Lawyers representing the Opposition political party National People's Power (NPP) submitted
a Right to Information (RTI) request to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to obtain a full
report on tear gas and water used to disperse protesters. They alleged that they have received
reliable information that the Police have used expired tear gas canisters and contaminated
water against protesters, causing three deaths, and other health complications among
protesters who were exposed to tear gas and water attacks in the previous week. A report
by a team of investigative journalists revealed that Police have used tear gas which expired
20 years ago. See section on case updates.