Not exact matches
Contrary to the popular view
of a
peaceful uprising, the 2011 Egyptian revolution saw violent conduct from many
protestors.
Recently, militias from Misrata opened fire on
peaceful protestors in Tripoli who were calling for the departure
of militias and the restoration
of peace.
What began as a localised protest over a shopping centre and the demolition
of the Gezi Park in Istanbul's central Taksim Square turned into a nationwide conflagration in response to the inciting rhetoric
of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the unfettered police brutality unleashed upon
peaceful protestors.
«We need a further discussion
of protestors» first amendment rights, the City's legitimate concerns and above all a commitment to settle this matter in a safe and
peaceful manner,» Stringer said in a statement.
When this partnership with citizens are called into question by acts
of excessive force on the part
of the enforcers
of the law, such as we witnessed during the march, when unarmed
peaceful protestors were physically assaulted resulting in severe injuries; it is seen as a symptom
of an ailing system championed by a failing government who seek to curtail the right
of its citizens to exercise their constitutionally mandated rights.
From
peaceful protestors to huge non-profit organizations with big ideas and plans, you'll find coverage
of animal advocacy and puppy mill fighters here.
These public gardens were the site
of General Dyer's infamy against
peaceful protestors, and today there is a sombre and
peaceful garden and memorial.
The Alabama police had used German shepherd dogs against African - American
protestors (images
of which were used by Andy Warhol and, more recently, Kelley Walker) but they also turned fire hoses against crowds
of peaceful black school children with spray powerful enough to strip paint from a wall.
From police officers repeatedly pepper - spraying
peaceful, non-violent
protestors, to intimidating and arresting members
of the media, the reaction
of those in power has shed light on deep imbalances in the American political system and public life.
I kinda liked the idea
of expressing themselves through cowboy gear... (better than the StarWars gear aimed to intimidate
peaceful protestors)... until I saw the price tag for the gear.