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We didn't [know] what would happen, but after the first day, people became brave enough to demonstrate and protest without fear, because they got used to riot-police violence […] They cannot stop us from thinking, from wanting what is best for ourselves […]
Global Voices in English » Greece: Bloggers interview Iranian protesters 2009
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The other marches organized at mosques around the city failed to reach Tahrir Square, their efforts foiled by riot-police cordons.
The Secret Rally That Sparked an Uprising Charles Levinson 2011
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About 2,000 riot-police officers were present in the barracks; one sustained a superficial injury, according to an employee of the Ministry of Information.
World Watch 2011
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China sent thousands of riot-police officers to a southern town after migrant workers rioted.
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About 2,000 riot-police officers were present in the barracks; one sustained a superficial injury, according to an employee of the Ministry of Information.
Regime Releases Rallying Symbol Nour Malas 2011
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European Pressphoto Agency Iranian demonstrators clash with Iranian riot-police during a dem onstration in Tehran.
Tehran Beats Back New Protests Farnaz Fassihi 2011
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When they did, thousands of protesters walked through riot-police cordons at the Pearl, the public square that was the site of two bloody confrontations between police and demonstrators last week.
Bahrain Is Calm; Talks to Resume Joe Parkinson 2011
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Associated Press Syrian officials monitor the scene of Friday's suicide-bomb attack on a riot-police bus in the Midan neighborhood, in Damascus, which killed 24 people.
New Blast Hits Syria as Monitors Visit Farnaz Fassihi 2012
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China sent thousands of riot-police officers to a southern town after migrant workers rioted.
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He said at one point a team of riot-police had encircled the crowd where he was standing and beat the crowd with electric batons.
Iran Protesters Clash With Police Farnaz Fassihi 2011
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