All articles tagged with #riots
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Violence erupted at a right-wing demonstration in the Netherlands ahead of the upcoming general election, with rioters clashing with police, vandalizing a political office, and blocking a major highway, amid tensions over immigration policies and extremist symbols.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Violence erupted at a right-wing demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, involving clashes with police, vandalism, and attacks on political offices, amid tensions ahead of the October 29 general election and protests over asylum policies.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Hundreds of Indonesian students protested in major cities, defying security measures and following deadly riots that resulted in eight deaths, demanding reforms and criticizing government spending priorities, with President Prabowo promising security but also making concessions like cutting lawmakers' perks.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Northern Ireland experienced its third consecutive night of violence involving anti-immigrant rioters clashing with police, with incidents including arson and attacks targeting homes and cars, following a court case involving two boys accused of attempted sexual assault, which fueled racial tensions and far-right social media activity.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
Riots erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following rumors of a sexual assault by Romanian immigrants, leading to violence against police and property damage, with injuries reported among officers and residents.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
A second night of anti-immigrant riots in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, saw homes, businesses, and cars attacked, with police injured and warnings of hate-fueled acts as protests spread to other areas following a controversial incident involving a teenage girl.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC News
Rioters attacked police and set fires in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, for the second night following a protest over an alleged sexual assault, injuring 17 officers and damaging property, amid ongoing tensions and racially motivated hate crimes. Police responded with water cannons and non-lethal rounds, and several arrests were made.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Riots erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following protests over an alleged sexual assault, leading to violence against police, arson, and property damage, with authorities condemning the disorder.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Celebrations in Paris following PSG's historic 5-0 Champions League final victory were marred by violence, riots, and accidents, reflecting longstanding societal tensions and the challenges of managing large crowds during major sporting events.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema retracted her initial description of recent riots targeting Israeli soccer fans as a "pogrom," stating that the term was being used to unfairly target the city's Moroccan-Muslim community. The riots, which followed an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game, involved violence against individuals suspected of being Jewish or Israeli. Halsema faced criticism and a no-confidence vote from conservative politicians, while also accusing the Israeli government and Dutch politicians of using the term "pogrom" as propaganda. Amsterdam police are investigating 45 suspects for serious violent crimes related to the riots.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Argentina has issued arrest warrants for 61 Brazilians involved in the January 2023 Brasilia riots, following an extradition request from Brazil. These individuals, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, fled to Argentina to avoid serving their sentences. Despite political tensions, Argentina's recent policy change on asylum for convicted criminals has led to the arrests, with one fugitive already detained. The riots were seen as a coup attempt against President Lula da Silva, with Bolsonaro denying involvement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Riots erupted in Amsterdam, with a tram set on fire, as tensions escalated following violent clashes between Israeli football fans and local Palestinian solidarity protesters. The unrest highlights ongoing tensions in the city related to the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Euronews
Riots erupted in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West suburb amid ongoing tensions following last week's violence after a football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Protesters damaged public infrastructure, including setting a tram on fire. The unrest follows a state of emergency declared in the city, with five new arrests made in connection to the earlier violence. Amsterdam's mayor has banned demonstrations and declared several areas as risk zones.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
New Caledonia's international airport will remain closed until at least June 2 due to ongoing riots over a contested electoral reform, which have resulted in seven deaths and significant property damage. French President Emmanuel Macron has paused the reform in an attempt to ease tensions but has not met pro-independence demands to abandon it entirely. Macron has called for an end to the violence and urged protesters to lift their barricades.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
French President Emmanuel Macron has paused a contentious voting reform in New Caledonia after deadly riots erupted over the proposal. The reform would have expanded voting rights to more French residents, which many indigenous Kanaks fear would weaken their political influence and hinder future independence efforts. Macron urged local leaders to engage in dialogue to find a mutually acceptable solution and stated he would reassess the situation in a month. The unrest has resulted in six deaths, significant property damage, and the deployment of French security forces to the territory.