Portuguese Police Clear Protest Camps in Lisbon and Porto, 11 Injured and 31 Detained

Portuguese police (PSP) forcefully cleared protest camps in Lisbon and Porto overnight, resulting in 11 injuries and 31 arrests after demonstrators refused to remove their tents. The operation targeted encampments linked to nationwide housing protests. Police reported five injured in Lisbon and six in Porto, including three officers and eight protesters. Authorities detained 25 people in Lisbon and six in Porto for disobedience, and seized 171 tents, along with a firecracker, paint cans, and pepper spray in Porto. The PSP stated the action aimed to restore legality in public space occupation, following damage to public property and unauthorized camping. Six Porto detainees were released pending a court appearance Monday.