Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine coast guard said one of its vessel sustained damage from use of water cannon by two Chinese coast guard ships.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
The Philippine coast guard accused China of firing water cannons and ramming resupply vessels.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea
China's coast guard countered that it had implemented necessary controls in accordance with the law to deter Philippine ships.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
Security forces fired tear gas and water cannon to prevent swelling numbers of protesters from marching towards the presidential palace.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Protest against coronavirus restrictions turns violent in Brussels
Police fired teargas and used water cannons to disperse protesters pelting officers with cobblestones and fireworks.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Thai police say use of force necessary as protesters plan new rally
Thai police defended their use of force against protesters as a necessary public safety measure.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Thai police use tear gas, rubber bullets to break up protest
Police in the Thai capital used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets Saturday night to break up a rally by pro-democracy protesters.
Sat Mar 20 2021
Dozens arrested as Myanmar protesters defy bans and water cannons
Police arrested at least 27 demonstrators in the second-biggest city Mandalay, including a journalist.
Tue Feb 09 2021
COVID-19: Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in 2 cities
Police used a water cannon to disperse an outlawed anti-lockdown demonstration in Amsterdam.
Sun Jan 24 2021
At least 55 hurt in Thailand's most violent protests since new movement emerged
Police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters who cut through razor-wire barricades and removed concrete barriers outside parliament.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Thai protesters return to streets reiterating demands for political change
To disperse the crowd as they tried to move near the Grand Palace, the police fired water cannons for the second time in months of protests.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Hong Kong police arrest suspect at airport after officer assaulted in security law protests
Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas and arrested more than 300 people on Wednesday.
Thu Jul 02 2020
Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as government backs Beijing's planned security laws
Police arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters
Mon May 25 2020
German police disperse G20 protest with water cannon before summit
German police used water cannon to disperse around 500 anti-capitalist protesters overnight in the port city of Hamburg where Chancellor Angela Merkel will host leaders of the G20 leading economies.
Wed Jul 05 2017
'Red Shirt' rally: Provocation believed to be main cause for firing of water cannon
FRU personnel were forced to release water cannons on 'Himpunan Rakyat Bersatu' participants following continued provocation.
Wed Sep 16 2015