Showing posts with label Riot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Riot. Show all posts

Friday, 13 December 2013

Police In Thailand Lay Down Weapons - Join With Protestors



Earlier this week in Thailand, a shocking turn of events took place. Ordered to harass and block protesters, policemen instead yielded to the peaceful riot by laying down their barricades and helmets as a sign of solidarity. 

The gathering protesters explained that their goal is to destroy the political machine of former Prime Minister Thakskin Shinawatra, who is accused of widespread corruption and abuse of power. 

The present Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, is Thakskin’s sister and is seen as a puppet of her brother.

 In a move to topple the Shinawatra government, protesters planned on storming the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau. This act was devised and led by protest leader, Suthep Thaugsuban. 

But what police did instead surprised many. Their lowering of arms and joining with protesters marks a turning point in the protests and a potential shift in power. The following video shares the triumphant merging of both sides. 

It an inspirational act for law enforcement workers to take initiative and stand up for what is right. Who knows what changes could take place if other countries followed suit. 



Recently a very similar event happened in Italy when Italian riot police joined with protesters. Click the link below to see more. 

Italian Riot Police Remove Helmets- Join Anti-EU protesters



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Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Italian Riot Police Remove Helmets, Join Anti-EU Protesters

Remarkable video shows cops in display of solidarity with fellow countrymen.


According to EuroNews, Thousands of farmers, lorry drivers, pensioners and unemployed people have taken to the streets in Italy as part of a series of protests against the government and the European Union.


Demonstrators stopped train services by walking on the tracks while striking lorry drivers disrupted traffic by driving slowly and blocking roads.


A remarkable video shows Italian riot police removing their helmets in solidarity with anti-EU demonstrators in Turin who are protesting against the state of the economy, the single currency and fuel prices.






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