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| image            = [[File:Kassar Crisis rioting.jpg|325px]]
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| caption          = Soravian owned buildings burn in Baisara after the Massacre.
| caption          = Soravian owned buildings burn in Baisara after the Massacre.
| date            = 15-21 September, 1980
| date            = 15-23 September, 1980
| place            = [[Baisara Naval Base]], {{flag|Soravia}} <br> Baisara,  {{flag|Arthasthan}}
| place            = [[Baisara Naval Base]], {{flag|Soravia}} <br> Baisara,  {{flag|Arthasthan}}
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| causes          = Alleged rape and murder of a Arthani woman by Soravian saliors
| causes          = Alleged rape and murder of a Arthani woman by Soravian saliors
| goals            = Surrender of the soliders to Arthani authorties
| goals            = Surrender of the soliders to Arthani authorties
| methods          = {{wp|Protest}}, {{wp|Demonstrations}}, {{wp|Riot|Rioting}}, {{wp|Looting}}
| methods          = Widespread rioting, looting, assault, arson, protests, vandalism, shootouts
| status          =  
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| result          = {{*}}Soravian soldiers open fire resulting in the Baisara massacre <br> {{*}} Targeted arson and looting of Soravian buildings in Baisara.
| result          = {{*}}Soravian soldiers open fire resulting in the Baisara massacre <br> {{*}} Targeted arson and looting of Soravian buildings in Baisara.
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The '''Kassar Crisis''' was a severe {{wp|International incident|diplomatic incident}} between [[Soravia]] and [[Arthasthan]] in September 1980. It began after the alleged sexual assault and murder of a Arthani girl on the night of September 13 by Soravian sailors stationed at the [[Baisara Naval Base]]. Protests quickly began and demonstrators demanded the handover of the suspects to Arthani authorities which was denied. Protests grew increasingly violent and rioting began to target Sorvian civilians and buildings in Baisara. On the 19th of September, soldiers sent to protect a Sorvian offical's house opened fire on protestors, killing 17 people. Rioting dramatically escalated into large scale arson and looting of Sorvian owned buildings and attacks against those who appeared to be Sorvian . The rioting ended after the [[General Force of the Army of the Socialist Revolution|General Force]] and the [[Armed Force of the Army of the Socialist Revolution|Armed Force]] entered the city to restore order.
The '''1980 Baisara riots''' was a series of riots in [[Baisara]] in September 1980 that led to a severe {{wp|International incident|diplomatic incident}} between [[Soravia]] and [[Arthasthan]]. It began after the alleged sexual assault and murder of a Arthani girl on the night of September 13 by Soravian sailors stationed at the [[Baisara Naval Base]]. Protests quickly began and demonstrators demanded the handover of the suspects to Arthani authorities which was denied. Protests grew increasingly violent and rioting began to target Sorvian civilians and buildings in Baisara. On the 19th of September, soldiers sent to protect a Sorvian offical's house opened fire on protestors, killing 17 people. Rioting dramatically escalated into large scale arson and looting of Sorvian owned buildings and attacks against people who appeared to be Sorvian. The rioting ended after the [[General Force of the Army of the Socialist Revolution|General Force]] and the [[Armed Force of the Army of the Socialist Revolution|Armed Force]] entered the city to restore order on 21 September.


By the time the riot ended, 65 people had died, over two thousand were injured, and estimates of property damage were over $500 million.
By the time the riot ended, 65 people had died, over two thousand were injured, and estimates of property damage were over $500 million.

Revision as of 15:45, 5 July 2021

Kassar Crisis
Kassar Crisis rioting.jpg
Soravian owned buildings burn in Baisara after the Massacre.
Date15-23 September, 1980
Location
Caused byAlleged rape and murder of a Arthani woman by Soravian saliors
GoalsSurrender of the soliders to Arthani authorties
MethodsWidespread rioting, looting, assault, arson, protests, vandalism, shootouts
Resulted in • Soravian soldiers open fire resulting in the Baisara massacre
 • Targeted arson and looting of Soravian buildings in Baisara.
Parties to the civil conflict
Arthani civilians
Baisara Police (allegedly)
Casualties

1 soldier killed
10 injured


44 civilians killed
+1200 injured
21 killed
+800 injured
12 injuries

The 1980 Baisara riots was a series of riots in Baisara in September 1980 that led to a severe diplomatic incident between Soravia and Arthasthan. It began after the alleged sexual assault and murder of a Arthani girl on the night of September 13 by Soravian sailors stationed at the Baisara Naval Base. Protests quickly began and demonstrators demanded the handover of the suspects to Arthani authorities which was denied. Protests grew increasingly violent and rioting began to target Sorvian civilians and buildings in Baisara. On the 19th of September, soldiers sent to protect a Sorvian offical's house opened fire on protestors, killing 17 people. Rioting dramatically escalated into large scale arson and looting of Sorvian owned buildings and attacks against people who appeared to be Sorvian. The rioting ended after the General Force and the Armed Force entered the city to restore order on 21 September.

By the time the riot ended, 65 people had died, over two thousand were injured, and estimates of property damage were over $500 million.