# Riots

This week

3rd December 2023 - 7th December 2023

Voices

Youth worker: 'I could easily have been one of those rioting'

Glen Kearney says he is proof that intervention really works when helping young people make the right choices.

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Sun 1:05 PM

Last week

26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023

policing

Legislation to provide gardaí with body-worn cameras passes

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said the new legislation will also give gardai greater access to CCTV.

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Nov 29th 2023, 8:52 PM

An Garda Síochána

Garda public order units to be armed with tasers, Commissioner tells TDs

Before now, only a small number of specially-trained firearm gardaí carried tasers.

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Nov 29th 2023, 2:36 PM

dublin riots

Tánaiste says McEntee will have full backing of all Fianna Fáil TDs if no confidence vote called

Mary Lou McDonald criticised Government TDs for not being present on the scene of last week’s stabbing incident.

Ministers have pledged their full support for Justice Minister Helen McEntee amid threats of a motion of confidence next week

Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald says McEntee's position is untenable.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar aks people to stop connecting migration with crime, saying 'it's not right'.

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Nov 28th 2023, 7:43 PM

Podcast

The Explainer: Out of control - how did an attack in Dublin lead to riots and looting?

We’re joined by several members of The Journal’s newsroom to examine how Thursday unfolded, and to discuss the political and social fallout of the events.

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Nov 28th 2023, 7:31 PM

Last month

November 2023

Voices

John O'Brien: Enough of the Minister and Commissioner's magical thinking around law and order

The retired detective chief superintendent shares his insights on policing, riots and the rule of law.

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Nov 24th 2023, 11:10 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Increased Garda presence in Dublin, Opposition declare no confidence in Commissioner

A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition in hospital following a stabbing yesterday.

Gardaí are out in force in the city centre following last night's unrest.

Sinn Féin expressed no confidence in the Justice Minister, but she said she will not resign.

The five-year-old girl who was injured in yesterday's stabbing incident remains in critical condition.

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Nov 24th 2023, 10:14 PM

Analysis

Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill

Dublin city centre was largely shut down last night as rioters attacked gardaí, looted shops and set vehicles on fire.

What exactly happened in Dublin city and how did the situation escalate so quickly?

To understand that, we need to explore what has been happening online in terms of anti-immigration rhetoric

As is often the case with a breaking news story, many rumours gained traction yesterday before the truth had time to emerge

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Nov 24th 2023, 7:50 PM

dublin city riots

Justice Minister says she will not resign after parties declare no confidence in her

McEntee also said gardaí had had all the resources necessary to keep people safe in Dublin.

26.2k

Nov 24th 2023, 6:07 PM

mutual aid

PSNI send two water cannon to gardaí following last night's riots in Dublin

The PSNI confirmed in a statement this afternoon that they had sent dispatched the water cannon.

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Nov 24th 2023, 4:58 PM

dublin riots

In pictures: The violent riots in Dublin city centre and the aftermath of the chaos

Gardaí made 34 arrests during the riots last night, 32 of which will be appearing before the courts this morning.

26.1k

Nov 24th 2023, 9:31 AM

This year

2023

Nanterre

French mayors hold anti-violence rallies six days after police shooting sparked riots

The government has battled riots and looting since a 17-year-old was shot dead by a police officer during a traffic stop on Tuesday

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Jul 3rd 2023, 6:49 PM

France

Grandmother of killed French teen urges calm as mayor's home attacked

The protests were sparked by the killing of a 17 year old by police.

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Jul 2nd 2023, 7:30 PM

unrest

Over 1,300 arrested in France as protests continue on day of killed teen's funeral

The riots were sparked by the shooting of a 17-year-old by police on Tuesday.

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Jul 1st 2023, 7:36 PM

Capitol Riots

Police injured in January 6th riots could sue Trump for damages, says US justice department

America’s Department of Justice has said that a civil case for incitement to riot could be possible but have not ruled Trump criminally responsible.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 7:35 PM

brasilia

Brazil's riots at Congress: what we know so far

Hundreds of people have been arrested in the wake of the riots.

Thousands of protesters stormed Brazil's seat of power in scenes which have been compared to the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol.

Footage posted on social media showed rioters breaking doors and windows to enter the Congress building before damaging property inside.

It comes just a week after leftist Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva was sworn in having defeated former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Jan 9th 2023, 3:18 PM

Last year

2022

Ugly scenes

Riots erupt in Brussels after Morocco stun Belgium at World Cup

Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters.

18.8k

Nov 27th 2022, 9:11 PM

Riots

Iran doubles official toll for Tehran prison fire deaths to eight

An government news agency claimed clashes at the prison were unrelated to protests about the death of Mahsa Amini

4.3k

Oct 17th 2022, 9:10 AM

Far-right

Riots in Sweden 'linked to criminal gangs who target police'

The country has been rocked by a series of violent protests sparked by a far-right politician’s plans to publicly burn the Koran.

21.6k

Apr 19th 2022, 7:38 AM

All time

South Africa

Death toll rises to 32 in South Africa as rioting and looting continues

Riots began last week following the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma.

15.5k

Jul 13th 2021, 3:25 PM

South Africa

Six dead in South Africa riots over jailing of ex-leader Zuma

Police said shops and businesses have been looted and vandalised.

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Jul 12th 2021, 2:31 PM

Riots

Second night of violence in the Netherlands amid anger over Covid-19 curfew

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has said herd immunity could be achieved this year.

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Jan 26th 2021, 8:00 AM

Riots

'I can't stay': US envoy to Northern Ireland resigns after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol Hill

The deputy national security adviser and the first lady’s chief of staff have also resigned.

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Jan 7th 2021, 1:12 PM

Riots

Riots break out in Sweden after protesters host Koran-burning rally in Malmo

About 300 people were on the streets of Malmo with violence escalating throughout the evening.

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Aug 29th 2020, 12:19 PM

Santiago

Chile orders new curfew as unrest death toll hits 11

The unrest started after protests against a public transport price hike escalated.

8.4k

Oct 21st 2019, 10:16 PM

week 19

French yellow vest marches enter 19th weekend, as protestors banned from Champs-Elysées

More than 100 businesses were damaged last week weekend in Paris during yellow vest riots.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 7:13 PM

Paris

Paris police chief fired following yellow vest riots on Champs-Elysées

About 5,000 police were deployed in the capital on Saturday to deal with the protests.

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Mar 18th 2019, 6:29 PM

gilets jaunes

Mother and child saved from apartment building set on fire by yellow vest protesters in Paris

French police said more than 80 people had been arrested by mid-afternoon.

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Mar 16th 2019, 3:23 PM

Riots

7 killed and 17 injured in South Carolina prison riot

Fights among inmates erupted yesterday evening at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville.

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Apr 16th 2018, 4:54 PM

Riots

68 people killed in Venezuelan jail fire

The blaze at the detention facility in Carabobo state is the latest in a series of deadly incidents.

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Mar 29th 2018, 7:04 AM

Riots

Death toll rises in Iran unrest as protesters 'attempt to take over police stations and military bases'

President Hassan Rouhani called for a calm but stressed that people were free to express criticism.

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Jan 1st 2018, 10:50 AM

Riots

Two shot dead in protests over disputed Kenyan election

Human Rights Watch urged police to show restraint in the face of protests.

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Aug 12th 2017, 10:14 AM

Constituent Assembly

Candidate shot dead as Venezuelans line up to vote in controversial election

Locals have reported troops firing at buildings and people in the capital as tensions escalate.

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Jul 30th 2017, 6:05 PM

Riots

Riot squads were used at least once a day in Portlaoise Prison last year

A team typically would be made up of five or six wearing riot gear including a helmet and shield.

11.4k

Jul 14th 2017, 6:07 AM

Hamburg

Cars torched, supermarkets looted and 200 officers injured in anti-G20 protests

Police have been attacked with iron rods and petrol bombs.

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Jul 8th 2017, 8:31 AM

pent-up anger

25 years ago: More than 50 died and LA was ripped apart in the Rodney King riots

For six days, America’s second city was engulfed in a fireball of rage in front of the world’s news cameras.

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Apr 29th 2017, 9:00 AM

migrant crisis

Hundreds arrested after riot in Bulgaria's largest refugee camp

Migrants were protesting a recently imposed ban on leaving the centre pending medical checks.

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Nov 25th 2016, 9:35 AM

standing rock sioux

Over '165 people injured' as police and protestors clash at North Dakota pipeline

Police claimed the protesters were engaged in a ‘riot’.

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Nov 21st 2016, 9:29 PM

Keith Lamont Scott

Police release video showing shooting of man which sparked riots

The family of Keith Lamont Scott have already released their own video.

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Sep 25th 2016, 8:19 AM

boy done good

From patching up wounds in south central LA, to bringing cutting-edge healthcare to Donegal

Tom Finn, head of private healthcare firm Affidea Ireland, has had a colourful career to say the least.

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Aug 28th 2016, 10:45 AM