Russian police, Communists clash in May Day riot
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Members of Russia's Communist Party rioted after a clash with police during a demonstration to honor the worker's holiday of May Day in 1993. About 570 people suffered injuries and one policeman died as a result of the violence. Political reaction to the violence is described.
Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
Social aspects, Russia, Communist Party (Russia), May Day (Labor holiday)
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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Prison riot crushed, inmates killed
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Islamic fundamentalists staged a revolt at the Serkadji prison in Algiers, Algeria, on Feb 22, 1995, that resulted in the deaths of at least 96 people. Algeria is reportedly on the brink of civil war, and several rebel and cultural leaders have been killed.
Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Algeria, Military aspects, Civil war, Prisons, Islamic fundamentalism, Terrorism, Algiers, Algeria
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Subjects list: Demonstrations and protests
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