1990 Zouterhem Riots

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1990 Gran Telea Riots
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A group of armed Ausianan Beatavicians defending a rooftop
DateJuly 31 – August 9th, 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
Armed communities, most notably Ausianan Beatavicians
Rioters and looters, primarily from black communities

The 1990 Gran Telea Riots were a series of riots and civil disturbances that occured in Gran Telea and parts of Arklip in July and August 1990. Unrest began in North Gran Telea after a jury acquitted 2 officers of the Gran Telea Police Department (GTPD) charged with using exsessive force (Police Brutality) in the arrest and beating of Cristian Cantrell. The incident was videotaped and widely shown nationwide.