# Riots

Last month

January 2023

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

# Wisconsin

Rioting in Milwaukee after man fatally shot by police

The local mayor appealed for calm.

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Aug 14th 2016, 9:55 AM

# Lockdown

Alcohol ban along with 2,400 security reinforcements in place for England's clash with Wales

French authorities will implement a two-day ban on alcohol and ensure there is increased security and police for the Euro 2016 game in Lens

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Jun 14th 2016, 5:01 PM

# Riots

Paris protesters throw missiles at police as demo descends into violence

Authorities made six arrests and at least two people were hurt in the Paris unrest.

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Jun 14th 2016, 3:45 PM

# Oliver Letwin

David Cameron adviser apologises over 'offensive' 1985 memo about black rioters

The memo was sent to the then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher back in 1985.

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Dec 30th 2015, 10:08 AM

# anthony batts

Baltimore has sacked its police chief after a wave of murders

It “was not an easy decision” to fire him, the city’s mayor said.

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Jul 9th 2015, 7:58 AM

# Cleveland

Police officer who shot 49 bullets into car where two died found not guilty

The acquittal sparked protests in Cleveland.

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May 24th 2015, 7:03 AM

# Riots

Father attacked in front of his kids as Benfica title celebrations turn ugly

Benfica won the Portuguese Primera Liga title last night but the celebrations were marred by riots.

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May 18th 2015, 2:19 PM

# freddie gray

Baltimore cops "did nothing wrong" - says police union

“We believe that these officers will be vindicated as they have done nothing wrong,” the Fraternal Order of Police said.

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May 2nd 2015, 12:47 PM

# Race

10 of the most viral moments from the Baltimore riots

Baltimore residents have been coming together to defend and clean up their city.

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May 1st 2015, 9:30 AM

# sorry ma

Baltimore teen hit by his mother on camera is sorry for rioting

“I’m just gonna try and do better.”

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May 1st 2015, 9:00 AM

# Baltimore

TIME magazine has just published a really powerful front cover

Is this image from today or from 1968?

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Apr 30th 2015, 8:23 PM

# Riots

Outcry as Baltimore protester is snatched into a truck live on TV

Joesph Kent was taken by authorities after the 10pm curfew in the city.

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Apr 30th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Baltimore

Hillary Clinton wants all US police officers to wear body cameras

Police have been suppressing protesters who defied the city-wide curfew, which is expected to last for at least a week.

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Apr 29th 2015, 6:00 PM

# clip around the ear

Woman who hit her son during the Baltimore riot explains why she did it

Don’t ever mess with a mam.

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Apr 29th 2015, 4:04 PM

# Baltimore

10 of the most viral moments from the Baltimore riots

Baltimore residents have been coming together to defend and clean up their city.

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Apr 29th 2015, 10:49 AM