35 Moments of Peace and Violence Together

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35 Moments Of Violence That Brought Out
Incredible Human Compassion
Posted: December 26, 2013 3:20 PM EST
By Mark Pygas
Despite our differences, we're all human beings. These powerful images have restored all my
faith in the world.
Man playing piano for police [Kiev, Ukraine, 2013]
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Earlier this December, Ukrainians participated in their largest popular protest since 2004. The
2013 protests were shrouded with violence from both sides, including 200 protesters who
commandeered a digger and attacked the presidential palace. The protests and riots followed
the Governments decision to side with Russia rather than the European Union.
Source: theguardian.com
A student protesting education reform leans in to kiss a riot
ofcer [Bogot, Colombia, 2011]
Source: msnbcmedia.msn.com
Whilst the 2011 protests against student reform were mostly peaceful, violence broke out
when small groups of people threw rocks at police. After this initial violence, police used tear
gas and water against the 30,000 protesters.
Source: bbc.co.uk/news
A brave priest organises a human shield between protestors
and police [Kiev, Ukraine, 2013]
Source: livejournal.com
Woman defends a wounded protester from a military
bulldozer [Egypt, 2013]
Source: buzzfeed.com
Protesters dressed as clowns entertain guards at a G20
meeting [Toronto, Canada, 2010]
Source: Mark Keeler
An anti-government protester offers a rose to a soldier
[Bangkok, Thailand, 2013]
Source: buzzfeed.com
A girl delivers sandwiches to protesters amongst the chaos
[Ukraine, 2013]
Source: kindnessblog.com
A student protesting education reform hugs a policeman
[Bogot, Colombia, 2011]
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Child touches his reection during a KKK demonstration
[Georgia, USA, 1992]
Source: reddit.com
The young child in KKK attire became famous when this image hit the presses because of the
way that it showed the innocence of children. Although the child is only known by his rst name,
Josh, the photographer and trooper met in 2012, 20 years after the image was taken.
Source: reddit.com
Flower power during the Vietnam War Protests [Arlington,
Virginia, 1967]
Source: wikipedia.org
A young boy offers a heart-shaped balloon to police
[Bucharest, Romania, 2012]
Source: reddit.com
7. In 2012, health reforms triggered protests in Romania. They quickly became violent and
resulted in the resignation of the Prime Minister, Emil Boc.
An Iranian police ofcer is protected by civilians after being
beaten by rioters [Tehran, Iran, 2009]
Source: cryptome.org
Riot police and protesters share a cry together [Soa,
Bulgaria, 2013]
Source: reddit.com
In Bulgaria, students and other protesters converged on parliament in November due to
poverty and corruption. The protests against the socialist-backed Government, named the Red
Maa saw several injured.
Source: bbc.co.uk/news
Caring citizens offer tea to British riot police [London,
England, 2011]
Source: thesun.co.uk
Riots over a police shooting in England were quickly used as an excuse to loot by small numbers
of protesters in cities across the country. Six deaths were reported, all inicted by looters. The
violence lacked popular support, resulting in many scenes of police and public cooperation.
Egyptian woman kisses a policeman during the revolution
against the Mubarak Government [Egypt, 2011]
Source: msnbcmedia.msn.com
In the midst of the Arab Spring, weeks of protests and violence began in an attempt to
overthrow the Mubarak Government. More than 2 million protesters occupied Tahrir square
and clashes with police and Mubarak supporters resulted in 846 deaths. In February, the army
refused to re on protesters with live rounds and Mubarak was forced to resign.
A Turkish protestor plays guitar for police [Turkey, 2011]
Source: reddit.com
Throughout 2010 to 2012, protests in Greece sought to put an end to tax rises and austerity
measures. Clashes with police saw 4 deaths throughout the period as well as hundreds of
injuries.
A child poses beside National Guard members during the LA
Riots [Los Angeles, USA, 1992]
Source: reddit.com
On March 3, 1991, Rodney King, an African America, was badly beaten by white police ofcers.
On April 29, 1992, the ofcers were acquitted in court and on the same day riots broke out
throughout LA as a result. Around 2000 were injured and 58 died in some of the worst race riots
in American history.
Citizens band together to clean up the mess following London
riots [London, England, 2011]
Source: twitter.yfrog.com
An injured woman is helped by her boyfriend after
disappointed hockey fans turn violent [Vancouver, Canada,
2011]
Source: twitter.yfrog.com
In 2011, hockey fans took to the streets of Vancouver after the Canucks lost to the Boston
Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals. Over 140 were injured and $5 million worth of damage done.
Tunisian man holds back riot police with a baguette during the
revolution [Tunisia, 2010-11]
Source: reddit.com
In 2010, Tunisia entered a state of revolution. By the end, the Ben Ali Government was
overthrown and fair elections were held for the rst time since 1987.
Protesters share crackers with Colombian riot police
[Columbia, 2013]
Source: reddit.com
Riot police help a woman affected by tear gas [Ankara, Turkey,
2013]
Source: reddit.com
What started as an attempt to protect Gezi Park from becoming a mall snowballed and
protesters are now calling for many other concessions. In all, 11 people have died and over 8000
have been injured.
Woman successfully defends a group of cornered riot ofcers
from angry protesters [Bogot, Colombia, 2013]
Source: reddit.com
What started as a peaceful protest in Bogot to support a farmers strike quickly turned violent.
Small elements of the protesters assaulted police and began looting.
Source: reddit.com
Girl hands water to two ofcers [Bosnia, 2013]
Source: reddit.com
Young protester embraces police ofcer [Lisbon, Portugal,
2012]
Source: reddit.com
In 2012, Lisbon faced austerity measures and tax hikes like those seen in Spain and Greece. This
resulted in a number of protests throughout the country.
Christians protecting Muslims as they pray during the
revolution [Cairo, Egypt, 2011]
Source: reddit.com
Mourners form a 5-mile barrier between a soldier's funeral
and the Westboro Baptist Church [USA, 2012]
Source: reddit.com
Protesters in Brazil bring cake to an ofcer for his birthday
[Brazil, 2013]
Source: reddit.com
German riot ofcers take off their helmets and escort Occupy
protesters [Frankfurt, Germany, 2011]
Source: reddit.com
A Turkish couple moments after being doused by water
cannons [Istanbul, Turkey, 2013]
Source: imgur.com
Protesters help a dog affected by tear gas [Istanbul, Turkey,
2013]
Source: imgur.com
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Berkeley professor teaches his class on the side of a building
after an evacuation following protest [University of California,
USA, 2011]
Source: imgur.com
Syrian war orphan shows revolutionary spirit as he calls for
Saudi support of the rebels [Saudi Arabia, 2012]
Source: reddit.com
From 2011, Syria has been engaged in protest and riots which eventually led to civil war.
Leaving many orphans and refugees, this particular orphan was taken to Saudi Arabia where he
became a symbol of the resistance who chants 'death to Assad' whilst protesting for support of
the rebels.
Source: reddit.com
Occupy protesters help a woman in a wheelchair escape
teargas [Oakland, USA, 2011]
Source: www.reddit.com
Egyptians embrace army soldiers after they refuse orders to
re on civilians [Cairo, Egypt, 2011]
After a year lled with struggle, perseverance, and progress across every continent, it is
important to remember that no matter what values are at stake, we are all on the same team.

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Ben Branham Top Commenter School of Hardknocks
Why can't we just let it go? Why must we struggle with one another? The world is ours. All living things
desire peace. Why is it that we humans can't nd common ground? The police shouldn't do what they are
told just for the sake of a job. To follow blindly is to give up one's self. Drop your hate and your weapons,
whatever they may be. Drop them on the oor and leave them there. Pick up love and carry it with you as
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whatever they may be. Drop them on the oor and leave them there. Pick up love and carry it with you as
na anti-weapon of hope that we all may one day live in peace.
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Martin Skovgaard Top Commenter Datamatiker
Odds are you are part of the problem too. I want freedom. True freedom. I want the state to not
steal my income. I want the state to not be my nanny. Odds are you would protest me and call
me names.
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Unity Nowe Top Commenter
but who would build the roads? !
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Heikki Mattila WinNova
Martin Skovgaard So you dont want the state to provide you with anything?
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Martin Dmsptrbaby Jolicoeur Universit de Montral
WTF!? "An injured woman is helped by her boyfriend after disappointed hockey fans turn violent
[Vancouver, Canada, 2011]" Nope. They are making out in the street she never was injured.
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Fanny Rennt Top Commenter Soi-disant expert at Google
u sure?
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Martin Dmsptrbaby Jolicoeur Universit de Montral
Fanny Rennt Yup made the news for about 2 week. Just Tineye.com the pic.
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Fanny Rennt Top Commenter Soi-disant expert at Google
Martin Dmsptrbaby Jolicoeur i denitelly saw that pic many many times on fb saying smth like
make love not war and it doesn't look like he's helping her anyway. but i don't understand why
would one lie about this, it's not like saying the police hurt her :)
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