A political riot is a violent disturbance of the peace that arises from political tensions, often involving protests against government actions, policies, or societal issues. These riots can be driven by various factors, including ideological disagreements, social injustices, or perceived oppression. Participants typically express their dissent through aggressive actions, which can lead to clashes with law enforcement or opposing groups. Such events can significantly impact public discourse and political landscapes.
Estimates suggest that around 200 people died in the Kano riot of 1953. The riot was a result of political and ethnic tensions in Nigeria at that time.
political disadvantages was that their was little or no black politician's or anyone of them within the government
The Democratic Convention 1968 riot gave Chicago a black eye and it took a while for Chicago to have political conventions again.
The riot was caused by a black republican and a white democrat both claiming they won the election for sheriff. Because of this fifty people were killed in the fighting.
My riot, because I am a riot
Riot.
There is a riot in the capital city.The citizens riot against the tax rise.The party was an absolute riot.
The 1898 Wilmington, NC race riot was primarily fueled by white supremacist sentiment and political tensions following the Reconstruction era, during which African Americans gained significant political power. The immediate trigger was a white newspaper's inflammatory editorial that incited fears of Black political dominance. The riot resulted in the violent overthrow of the elected biracial government, leading to the deaths of dozens of Black residents and the displacement of many more. Its effects included the establishment of Jim Crow laws and a long-lasting suppression of Black political rights in North Carolina and beyond.
The angry crowd began to riot when the police attempted to make them disperse.
The first use of a political poster was in France, 1928 during a student riot. The posters where of French Students which would lead to the Paris Riots later.
Riot is a fight or clash like religious riot
a rural riot is a riot whether it is in the country or not, but there aren't many rural riots