# Violence

Last month

May 2023

Opinion: The US turned a blind eye as a culture of violence grew - we should not do the same

TASC director Dr Shana Cohen says Irish society shouldn’t become complicit in a culture of violence by remaining silent.

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May 18th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Sudan

US warns that Sudan fighting could turn into 'protracted' conflict

US President Joe Biden threatened to impose sanctions on those responsible for the conflict which has killed hundreds in less than three weeks.

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May 5th 2023, 10:40 AM

This year

2023

Voices

Doctor on the front line in Sudan: 'Even ambulances are being turned back'

MSF’s country representative in Sudan, Dr Ghazali Babiker outlines the major challenges he and his teams face in Sudan as fighting rages.

6.8k

Apr 20th 2023, 6:30 PM

# West Bank

Palestinian authorities claim Israeli forces shot man during week of reprisals

The Israeli army said soldiers fired at two people who tried to flee after they entered the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp to arrest suspects.

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Mar 1st 2023, 9:56 PM

# garda attacks

Taoiseach: 'National conversation needed on what's driving anger and violence in society'

Varadkar says we need to asked ourselves what has changed in our society in the last couple of years.

19.6k

Feb 21st 2023, 3:20 PM

# Dublin

Ballyfermot violence: Garda injured as he tried to help woman 'knocked down' by motorbike

One of the gardaí was hospitalised when a crowd of young people watching several motorbikes performing stunts in the centre of the Dublin suburb turned on the officers.

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Feb 21st 2023, 2:35 PM

# Kinshasa

Pope Francis slams 'brutal atrocities' of conflict during Congo visit

The pontiff also appealed to those who ‘plunder, scourge and destabilise’ the turbulent region to lay down their weapons.

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Feb 1st 2023, 4:47 PM

# Palestine

Explainer: Why has violence erupted in the West Bank?

A deep sense of frustration among Palestinians and Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to power are among the reasons.

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Jan 27th 2023, 3:15 PM

Last year

2022

# Tehran

Iran ousted from UN women's rights body over protest crackdown

The US led the campaign for Iran’s removal.

7.2k

Dec 14th 2022, 8:20 PM

# Kosovo

Violence reported in north Kosovo as shootings and roads blocked

Tensions remain high despite the postponement of municipal elections on December 18 to which the Serbs were opposed.

30.1k

Dec 11th 2022, 4:20 PM

# Limerick

Gardaí issue threat warnings in Limerick as they probe gang link to road crash death

Gardaí have been told to respond with haste to any calls to the homes of those who have been warned of the threats.

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Sep 13th 2022, 9:00 PM

# Assault

Hospitals recorded hundreds each of violent incidents by patients in 2021 alone

Galway University Hospitals said that only serious incidents were recorded because incidents of abuse and harassment are so “frequent”.

14.0k

Aug 19th 2022, 8:30 PM

# Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka deploys troops in capital after violence and protests

In the past few days, eight people have died and more than 200 have been injured in violent attacks in which mobs set fire to buildings and vehicles.

3.3k

May 11th 2022, 2:03 PM

# oscars 2022

Debunked: These are not celebrity reactions to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

These are reactions from another scandal-making moment at the 2017 Oscars where the wrong winner was announced.

53.3k

Mar 28th 2022, 6:31 PM

# Violence

Over 1,000 people likely killed in war crimes and crimes against humanity since Myanmar coup

UN investigators are working to substantiate who may be responsible for any crimes committed

8.4k

Jan 31st 2022, 8:30 PM

# Mexico

Carload of bodies found outside Mexican town hall where drug cartels are fighting

The notorious Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels are at war for control of drug smuggling routes to the United States.

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Jan 6th 2022, 11:01 PM

All time

# Violence

Campaigner says 2021 was 'watershed moment' for women's safety in wake of Sarah Everard murder

Police Officer Wayne Couzens was convicted for kidnapping, raping and murdering Sarah Everard.

7.1k

Dec 28th 2021, 9:45 AM

# Cork

Gardaí investigating a number of incidents in Cork overnight linked to local feud

Gardaí are investigating two of the incidents – no arrests have been made.

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Nov 17th 2021, 1:24 PM

# Violence

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings after violent clashes at England-Hungary clash

Hungary fans clashed with police at Wembley on Tuesday night, while there was also trouble at the Albania-Poland fixture.

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Oct 13th 2021, 8:51 PM

# Violence

MEPs vote to make gender-based violence a crime in the EU

Ursula von der Leyen said legislation would be drawn up by the end of this year.

8.5k

Sep 16th 2021, 2:34 PM

# Violence

Pharmacists say they experienced significant increases in violent incidents during pandemic

Almost two thirds of pharmacies have been the victim of crime in the last year.

17.0k

Jul 26th 2021, 3:52 PM

# Violence

Gardaí examining social media posts referring to Michael D Higgins

Anti-lockdown groups on social media and Telegram channels criticised the signing of the law which paves the way for indoor dining.

78.8k

Jul 23rd 2021, 10:12 PM

# Violence

'I counted at least 6 people covered in blood' - The Irishman caught up in last week's chaotic Wembley scenes

Sligo native Brendan Fitzsimons was in attendance at the Euro 2020 final.

46.6k

Jul 17th 2021, 9:00 AM

# Cuba

Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests

The protests began on the weekend with large numbers taking to the streets on Sunday.

10.8k

Jul 12th 2021, 8:27 PM

# London

Police surprised by Euro 2020 final security breach at Wembley

Footage posted on social media showed people forcing their way through barriers and a line of security staff.

43.5k

Jul 12th 2021, 7:36 PM

# South William Street

Three people arrested after bottles thrown at bar staff in Dublin city centre

The incident happened at 9.30pm last night as a large group of people were socialising in the area.

98.6k

Jun 18th 2021, 11:55 AM

# South William Street

Gardaí maintain visible presence in Dublin city centre after public order incidents

Members of the public order unit have conducted patrols in the area all day today.

Gardaí arrested 14 people, including five juveniles, as violence broke out on the street.

Reports from sources that gardaí were attacked with glass bottles has been confirmed by gardaí.

One garda was treated in hospital for a leg injury.

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Jun 5th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Violence

Man United fans attacked by 'hooligans' ahead of Europa League final in Gdansk

Supporters are in the Polish city for this evening’s game against Spanish side Villarreal.

9.7k

May 26th 2021, 1:48 PM

# Palestine

Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza

Days of deadly violence have seen Israeli soldiers massing on the edge of the territory.

37.3k

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May 14th 2021, 7:07 PM

# Solidarity

Calls for facilitation of 'peaceful protest' as Dublin 'Rally for Palestine' is cancelled after garda advice

The IPSC was planning to hold a “socially-distanced protest” at the Spire in Dublin.

37.4k

Updated

May 13th 2021, 2:50 PM

# Violence

Coveney tells Israeli ambassador that the loss of life in Gaza is 'completely unacceptable'

Coveney told the ambassador that Israel has a duty to adhere to international law.

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Updated

May 11th 2021, 9:21 PM

# barring orders

'If I didn't run, he would have killed me stone dead': Domestic abuse survivors say more support is needed

Over the course of the pandemic some people have been trapped with their abusers 24-7, Órla Ryan writes.

Over the course of the pandemic some people have been trapped with their abusers 24-7, Órla Ryan writes

One domestic abuse survivor says people who breach barring orders should be automatically jailed

NGOs are calling for a new ministry dedicated to domestic violence

23.8k

May 10th 2021, 12:05 AM

# DART Line violence

Policing patrols stepped up at North Dublin DART stations after series of incidents involving youths

Several social media videos show jumping on a car and a woman falling under a train after an approach by youths.

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May 5th 2021, 6:00 AM

# coup

Irish citizens advised to consider leaving Myanmar as protest death toll rises

At least 90 people were killed by security forces yesterday.

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Mar 28th 2021, 9:21 AM

# lockdown protest

Gardaí were prepared for potential violence and drafted in specialist officers to help police Dublin protest

A look behind the scenes at how gardaí prepared for today’s operation.

A major policing operation was in place from yesterday morning with senior officers, including the Commissioner, taking direct command.

Officers had been monitoring online chatter in recent weeks as groups planned a protest for Stephen's Green.

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Feb 28th 2021, 12:10 AM

# Violence

'I'm getting shot!': Journalists under attack from police and protesters across US

The arrest and handcuffing of a black CNN journalist has drawn the widest coverage.

48.2k

May 31st 2020, 6:11 PM

Voices

Opinion: Why we asked people on the streets of Dublin if they watch pornography

Cliodhna McAllister writes about how her experiences with Tinder, dating and porn got her thinking about how we view sexuality and gender in Ireland.

42.1k

Feb 26th 2020, 7:00 PM

# standing together

'Enough is enough': Thousands take part in rally against violence in Drogheda

The rally was being held after the “hideous and barbaric” murder of 17-year-old Keane Mulready-Woods.

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Jan 25th 2020, 3:55 PM

# policing

Garda association calls for extra resourcing after 'shocking levels of violence' in recent days

Gardaí have confirmed human remains found in Dublin 3 earlier this week were that of Keane Mulready-Woods.

34.3k

Jan 18th 2020, 7:41 AM

# Longford

Significant reduction in Longford feud violence as gardaí issue warning over 'call out' videos

Local gardaí have been attempting to keep a lid on the feud.

29.7k

Dec 9th 2019, 12:05 AM