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2/10/14, 2:56 PM 35 Moments Of Violence That Brought Out Incredible Human Compassion | Distractify Page 1 of 38 http://distractify.com/news/x-astounding-moments-of-peace-during-protest/ 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] 215558 528 CURRENTLY VIEWING 101 CURRENTLY VIEWING 182 CURRENTLY VIEWING 225 CURRENTLY VIEWING
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35 Moments Of Violence That Brought OutIncredible 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 Government’s decision to side with Russia rather than the European Union.
Source: theguardian.com
A student protesting education reform leans in to kiss a riotofficer [Bogotá, Colombia, 2011]
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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
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A brave priest organises a human shield between protestorsand police [Kiev, Ukraine, 2013]
Source: livejournal.com
Woman defends a wounded protester from a militarybulldozer [Egypt, 2013]
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Protesters dressed as clowns entertain guards at a G20meeting [Toronto, Canada, 2010]
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Source: Mark Keeler
An anti-government protester offers a rose to a soldier[Bangkok, Thailand, 2013]
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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[Bogotá, Colombia, 2011]
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Source: telegraph.co.uk
Child touches his reflection during a KKK demonstration[Georgia, USA, 1992]
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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 first 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]
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7. In 2012, health reforms triggered protests in Romania. They quickly became violent and
resulted in the resignation of the Prime Minister, Emil Boc.
Source: wikipedia.org
An Iranian police officer is protected by civilians after beingbeaten by rioters [Tehran, Iran, 2009]
Source: cryptome.org
Riot police and protesters share a cry together [Sofia,Bulgaria, 2013]
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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
Mafia’ saw several injured.
Source: bbc.co.uk/news
Caring citizens offer tea to British riot police [London,England, 2011]
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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 inflicted by looters. The
violence lacked popular support, resulting in many scenes of police and public cooperation.
Source: wikipedia.org
Egyptian woman kisses a policeman during the revolutionagainst the Mubarak Government [Egypt, 2011]
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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 fire on protesters with live rounds and Mubarak was forced to resign.
Source: wikipedia.org
A Turkish protestor plays guitar for police [Turkey, 2011]
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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.
Source: wikipedia.org
A child poses beside National Guard members during the LARiots [Los Angeles, USA, 1992]
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On March 3, 1991, Rodney King, an African America, was badly beaten by white police officers.
On April 29, 1992, the officers 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.
Source: wikipedia.org
Citizens band together to clean up the mess following Londonriots [London, England, 2011]
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An injured woman is helped by her boyfriend afterdisappointed hockey fans turn violent [Vancouver, Canada,2011]
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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.
Source: wikipedia.org
Tunisian man holds back riot police with a baguette during therevolution [Tunisia, 2010-11]
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In 2010, Tunisia entered a state of revolution. By the end, the Ben Ali Government was
overthrown and fair elections were held for the first time since 1987.
Source: wikipedia.org
Protesters share crackers with Colombian riot police[Columbia, 2013]
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Riot police help a woman affected by tear gas [Ankara, Turkey,2013]
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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.
Source: wikipedia.org
Woman successfully defends a group of cornered riot officersfrom angry protesters [Bogotá, Colombia, 2013]
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What started as a peaceful protest in Bogotá 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 officers [Bosnia, 2013]
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Young protester embraces police officer [Lisbon, Portugal,2012]
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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 therevolution [Cairo, Egypt, 2011]
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Mourners form a 5-mile barrier between a soldier's funeraland the Westboro Baptist Church [USA, 2012]
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Protesters in Brazil bring cake to an officer for his birthday[Brazil, 2013]
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German riot officers take off their helmets and escort Occupyprotesters [Frankfurt, Germany, 2011]
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A Turkish couple moments after being doused by watercannons [Istanbul, Turkey, 2013]
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Protesters help a dog affected by tear gas [Istanbul, Turkey,2013]
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Berkeley professor teaches his class on the side of a buildingafter an evacuation following protest [University of California,USA, 2011]
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Syrian war orphan shows revolutionary spirit as he calls forSaudi 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 escapeteargas [Oakland, USA, 2011]
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Egyptians embrace army soldiers after they refuse orders tofire on civilians [Cairo, Egypt, 2011]
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Ben Branham · · Top Commenter · School of HardknocksWhy can't we just let it go? Why must we struggle with one another? The world is ours. All living thingsdesire peace. Why is it that we humans can't find common ground? The police shouldn't do what they aretold 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 floor 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 floor and leave them there. Pick up love and carry it with you asna anti-weapon of hope that we all may one day live in peace.Reply · · Like · Follow Post · Edited · December 29, 2013 at 3:07am
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Martin Skovgaard · Top Commenter · DatamatikerOdds are you are part of the problem too. I want freedom. True freedom. I want the state to notsteal my income. I want the state to not be my nanny. Odds are you would protest me and callme names.Reply · · Like · December 29, 2013 at 3:56pm73
Unity Nowe · · Top Commenterbut who would build the roads? ♥Reply · · Like · December 29, 2013 at 7:25pm
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Heikki Mattila · WinNovaMartin Skovgaard So you dont want the state to provide you with anything?Reply · · Like · December 29, 2013 at 7:27pm48
Martin Dmsptrbaby Jolicoeur · · Université de MontréalWTF!? "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.Reply · · Like · Follow Post · December 30, 2013 at 2:18am
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Fanny Rennt · Top Commenter · Soi-disant expert at Googleu sure?Reply · · Like · December 30, 2013 at 6:51am1
Martin Dmsptrbaby Jolicoeur · · Université de MontréalFanny Rennt Yup made the news for about 2 week. Just Tineye.com the pic.Reply · · Like · December 30, 2013 at 7:28am
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Fanny Rennt · Top Commenter · Soi-disant expert at GoogleMartin Dmsptrbaby Jolicoeur i definitelly saw that pic many many times on fb saying smth likemake love not war and it doesn't look like he's helping her anyway. but i don't understand whywould one lie about this, it's not like saying the police hurt her :)Reply · · Like · December 30, 2013 at 7:32am1
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