1990 Zouterhem Riots

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1990 Zouterhem Riots
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A group of armed Ausianan Beatavicians defending a rooftop
DateJuly 31 – August 12th, 1990
Location
Caused by
GoalsThe incarceration of the 2 policemen acquitted of beating Ron Emondt
MethodsMass rioting, shootouts, vandalism, arson, looting
Resulted inRiots suppressed, ฿3 Million in damage, 10 deaths, many businesses and houses destroyed
Parties to the civil conflict
Rioters and looters, primarily from black communities

The 1990 Zouterhem Riots were a series of riots and civil disturbances that occured in parts of the Zouterhem metropolitan area in July and August 1990. Unrest began in North Zouterhem after a jury acquitted 2 officers of the National Police Service (NPS) charged with using exsessive force (Police Brutality) in the arrest and beating of Ron Emondt. The incident was videotaped by witnesses and widely shared nationwide.