![More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723608784_AntiMuslimriots.jpg)
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say
Many have been swiftly jailed, with some receiving long sentences
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Children as young as 12 due in court over widespread riots Children as young as 12 due in court over widespread riots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722991253_Policeofficers.jpg)
Children as young as 12 due in court over widespread riots
Those in court include the wife of a Conservative councillor accused of urging attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers via social media.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Why are there riots in the UK and who is behind them? Why are there riots in the UK and who is behind them?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723004549_illegalimmigration.jpg)
Why are there riots in the UK and who is behind them?
Riots have erupted at anti-immigration protests in towns and cities across Britain in the last week.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Anti-racism protests sweep Britain after far-right riots Anti-racism protests sweep Britain after far-right riots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723084033_tbantiimmigrationp.jpg)
Anti-racism protests sweep Britain after far-right riots
The government has put together a so-called "standing army" of 6,000 specialist police officers to respond to any violence.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723023289_TBTRIBUTE.jpg)
British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests
Far-right groups target asylum center and immigration law firms, sparking anti-fascist protesters to organise counter-demonstrations.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720312434_KeirStarmer.jpg)
UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots
Keir Starmer acknowledged the challenges of protests held in multiple locations but was assured that police could manage any disorder.
Wed Aug 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: UK's Starmer to hold emergency meeting as riots intensify
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is holding an emergency meeting with police chiefs, as the country grapples with unrest triggered by the stabbing of three young girls last week.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform? Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715747666_Caledonia.jpg)
Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform?
Some local leaders fear the constitutional amendment will dilute the vote of the indigenous Kanak.
Thu May 16 2024
![Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715828667_protest.jpg)
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
Three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
Thu May 16 2024
![Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708057597_TBPaianSiahaanj.jpg)
Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist
Paian Siahaan's 22-year-old son Ucok was one of the pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the chaotic riots of 1998.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![India court quashes remission in sentence of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape -media India court quashes remission in sentence of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape -media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702630031_benderaindia.jpg)
India court quashes remission in sentence of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape -media
The court also directed the men to surrender to prison authorities within two weeks.
Mon Jan 08 2024
![Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700812990_Dublinriot.jpg)
Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots
Police blamed far-right agitators for starting the violence after a small group of anti-immigrant protesters arrived at the scene of the stabbing attack and clashed with police.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Riots erupt in Dublin after children stabbed Riots erupt in Dublin after children stabbed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700795553_Dublinriot.jpg)
Riots erupt in Dublin after children stabbed
Riots in the city were sparked by the injury of five people, including three young children, from a knife attack in Dublin on Thursday.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![French riots spread in third night of unrest over police shooting French riots spread in third night of unrest over police shooting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688097184_Protesters.jpg)
French riots spread in third night of unrest over police shooting
Emmanuel Macron fought to contain a mounting crisis triggered by the deadly police shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent.
Fri Jun 30 2023
![India's income tax department searches BBC offices - Sources India's income tax department searches BBC offices - Sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676366449_INDIA.jpg)
India's income tax department searches BBC offices - Sources
This comes weeks after the govt came down hard against a BBC documentary critical of PM Narendra Modi's role in the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Tue Feb 14 2023