Tag Archives: Riot control

Zimbabwe: Protesters demand doctor’s reinstatement

August 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Police in Zimbabwe say they have arrested at least 12 people in unrest over the firing of a popular Canadian doctor from a rural hospital in the impoverished northeast. Witnesses said Friday hundreds of villagers demonstrated outside the hospital run … read more »

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S.Africa police fire tear gas at rioting platinum miners

February 16, 2012 by benim

South African riot police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon on Thursday at hundreds of striking miners who went on the rampage at Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg plant, the world’s single biggest platinum mine. At least 50 officers, backed … read more »

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Bruised but defiant: Mona Eltahawy on her assault by Egyptian security forces

December 24, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Mona Eltahawy, The Guardian The last thing I remember before the riot police surrounded me was punching a man who had groped me. Who the hell thinks of copping a feel as you’re taking shelter from bullets? Another man tried to protect … read more »

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Police, youths face off in London

August 8, 2011 by benim

London – Riot police faced off with youths in fresh violence in London on Monday in the third day of disorder after some of the worst rioting in the British capital in years at the weekend. Scores of young people … read more »

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Uganda charges six with treason for rebel recruitment

June 28, 2011 by benim

Uganda has charged six opposition supporters with treason, saying the suspects had been recruiting members for two previously unknown rebel groups, a senior police official said on Tuesday. However, an official of Uganda’s largest opposition party said the charges were … read more »

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20 hurt in student clashes in Algiers

May 2, 2011 by benim

Students and riot police fought pitch battles in the Algerian capital Monday, leaving more than 20 injured as protesters took to the streets demanding political change, witnesses and rights groups said. The students had planned to meet at Algiers’ central … read more »

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Police disperse Zimbabwe peace vigil with tear gas

April 9, 2011 by benim

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Witnesses say police in Zimbabwe fired tear gas to disperse worshippers outside a church who gathered to pray for peace. Riot police also sealed off a nearby Roman Catholic church in Harare where the Christian Alliance group … read more »

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Security clampdown stifles Sudan protests

March 21, 2011 by benim

Security fears and a heavy deployment of riot police in Khartoum and other northern Sudan cities on Monday prevented planned anti-regime protests from materialising, activists and witnesses said. Police trucks were positioned in city centres and around university campuses from … read more »

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Saudi Police Open Fire To Scatter Protesters

March 11, 2011 by benim

Saudi police have opened fire to disperse protesters and three people have been injured in the city of Qatif, according to reports. It comes as authorities crack down on demonstrations – which are rare in the country – to prevent … read more »

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Zimbabwe police, military show of force

March 1, 2011 by benim

Harare – Zimbabwean police and troops put on a show of force in the capital amid calls for protests against the long time authoritarian ruler on Tuesday. The calls appeared to have gone unheeded, with no demonstrators on the streets … read more »

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Mozambique riot police boost in Maputo

February 22, 2011 by benim

Maputo – Mozambican police strengthened their presence in the major public spaces of the capital, Maputo, in case of similar protests to those which have erupted across northern Africa. Riot police and police patrol cars could be seen at various … read more »

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Violence flares in Zimbabwe capital

February 3, 2011 by benim

Harare – An independent doctors group says political violence in Zimbabwe has left at least three people hospitalised. The group said on Thursday that several supporters of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party have been treated for “grave injuries” this week. … read more »

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