Feb 8 • 14:24 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El Mundo

Nebil 'El Lobo': the civil guard jiu-jitsu champion whom uniformed riot police called 'chimpanzee'

A civil guard jiu-jitsu champion experiences racist insults from uniformed riot police during a breakfast incident.

The incident involving Nebil, a civil guard and jiu-jitsu champion, occurred during a breakfast when members of the UIP recognized him and began hurling racist insults. Witnesses report one officer acknowledged Nebil's accomplishment as the 'champion of Spain' before another officer derogatorily referred to him as 'this Moroccan chimpanzee' and threatened violence. Nebil’s partner, Amanda, expressed that the racially charged insults hurt more than the confrontation itself, as it shook her confidence in the police's duty to protect and serve without prejudice.

Amanda emphasized that they had never encountered issues with law enforcement before, indicating a shocking violation of trust in this situation. This encounter raises significant concerns about systemic racism within the police force, especially as Nebil is both a civil servant and a champion in his community. Given that this attack was witnessed by others, it highlights the need for accountability and reform in police conduct, particularly regarding their treatment of minorities.

The implications of this incident point to a larger societal issue that demands attention regarding racism and abuse of power by those intended to provide security. Calls for justice not only aim at holding the involved officers accountable but also at prompting an examination into the broader culture within law enforcement agencies that may enable such behavior. This case may pave the way for discussions on race relations and police reform in Spain, especially in areas with high community concerns about police interactions.

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