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# Violence

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Police injured after clashes with Legia fans at Aston Villa
Three police have been injured but the game will start on time.
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19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill
Dublin city centre was largely shut down last night as rioters attacked gardaí, looted shops and set vehicles on fire.
What exactly happened in Dublin city and how did the situation escalate so quickly?
To understand that, we need to explore what has been happening online in terms of anti-immigration rhetoric
As is often the case with a breaking news story, many rumours gained traction yesterday before the truth had time to emerge
As it happened: Increased Garda presence in Dublin, Opposition declare no confidence in Commissioner
Schools close early and clinics cancelled at Temple Street amid fears of unrest in central Dublin
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Nov 24th 2023, 7:50 PM
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November 2023
The West Bank: 'Settlers have been pointing guns at Palestinians, telling them to stay inside'
Journalist Hannah McCarthy meets one community from Susiya as settler violence uproots Palestinian communities across the West Bank.
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Nov 8th 2023, 12:05 AM
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2023
Lack of urgency to tackle violence against women 'unacceptable', Frances Fitzgerald says
The Irish MEP said there has been a backlash against women’s rights in some EU countries.
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Oct 22nd 2023, 1:17 PM
US Embassy warns tourists to 'keep a low profile' in Dublin following spate of assaults
The US Embassy in Ireland issued the warning after a US tourist was last week assaulted on Dublin’s Talbot Street.
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Jul 26th 2023, 8:26 AM
Seven killed in Indian village election clashes
Footage aired by local broadcasters showed rival party workers roaming streets with batons, as well as ballot boxes being set alight outside polling stations.
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Jul 8th 2023, 12:52 PM
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
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
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.
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Apr 20th 2023, 6:30 PM
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
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.
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Feb 21st 2023, 3:20 PM
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
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
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
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2022
Iran ousted from UN women's rights body over protest crackdown
The US led the campaign for Iran’s removal.
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Dec 14th 2022, 8:20 PM
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.
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Dec 11th 2022, 4:20 PM
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
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”.
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Aug 19th 2022, 8:30 PM
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.
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May 11th 2022, 2:03 PM
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.
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Mar 28th 2022, 6:31 PM
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
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Jan 31st 2022, 8:30 PM
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
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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.
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Dec 28th 2021, 9:45 AM
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
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
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.
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Sep 16th 2021, 2:34 PM
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.
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Jul 26th 2021, 3:52 PM
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.
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Jul 23rd 2021, 10:12 PM
'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.
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Jul 17th 2021, 9:00 AM
Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests
The protests began on the weekend with large numbers taking to the streets on Sunday.
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Jul 12th 2021, 8:27 PM
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.
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Jul 12th 2021, 7:36 PM
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.
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Jun 18th 2021, 11:55 AM
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
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.
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May 26th 2021, 1:48 PM
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.
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May 14th 2021, 7:07 PM
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.
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May 13th 2021, 2:50 PM
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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May 11th 2021, 9:21 PM
'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
West Cork domestic violence charity purchases first safe house after private donation of €400,000
Two years on: Ireland is 'failing to act in spirit' of agreement to help women escaping domestic violence
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May 10th 2021, 12:05 AM
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
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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