Clashes reported in Chile during coup anniversary commemorations

Protesters and police clashed in Chile as the country marked the 53rd anniversary of the military coup that took place on 11 September 1973.

The confrontations occurred during commemorations focused on the coup’s continuing legacy, which remains a source of dispute in Chile.

Al Jazeera Global News reported the clashes but did not specify where they occurred or provide details about their scale.

The report also gave no information about casualties, arrests, damage, protesters’ demands or responses from Chilean authorities.

In the report, “9/11” refers to 11 September, the date of Chile’s 1973 military coup.