A bombshell new report reveals over 119,000 people globally have been injured by tear gas, rubber bullets, and chemical irritants since 2015—the equivalent of filling a 60,000-seat stadium 💺 twice. The study by Physicians for Human Rights and the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations calls these crowd-control tools a 'global health emergency' hidden in plain sight.
The Human Cost of Crowd Control
From protest zones to public gatherings, authorities worldwide deploy these weapons with little oversight. The report warns injuries are likely underreported due to lack of industry transparency—think of it like a TikTok algorithm mystery 🕵️♂️, but with real-life consequences.
A Call for Accountability
'These aren’t harmless tools—they fracture skulls, burn lungs, and traumatize communities,' said one researcher. With no universal safety standards, the study urges governments to prioritize de-escalation over high-impact weaponry. Activists argue it’s time to #DisarmTheHarm.
