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Riga rocked by riots

Jan 14, 2009
By Kate McIntosh

RAMPANT DESTRUCTION: Rioters smashed numerous police cars throughout the night, injuring 10 officers. Most of the people that participated in the riots were young and under the influence of alcohol. More than 100 rioters were detained.
RIGA - Riga is reeling in the wake of mass riots following what began as a peaceful demonstration on Jan. 13 calling for parliament to be dissolved. Riga's historic Old Town appeared more warzone than tourist attraction as several hundred youths went on a rampage, attempting to force their way into the parliament building and destroying nearby property. In unprecedented scenes of violence, not seen since the struggle for independence, mobs of youths destroyed several military vehicles, loote ...

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