With all the bad news over the past few weeks– protests in Bangkok, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, and political chaos in Canada–you might have missed the latest: Greece is in the throes of turbulent riots.
According to a report published by the International Herald Tribune, the streets of Athens and Thessaloniki have been taken over by “militant youths” who are discharging their rage against police.
A 15 year old boy was recently shot and killed by police officers. A police statement released yesterday indicated that officer shot the child when they themselves were targeted by a gang of 30 teens while patrolling a neighborhood known for harboring “unruly” “anarchist” kids.
The riots have been a dramatic counterpoint to peaceful, non-violent protests. The riots are being described as the worst ever in modern history.
Want to learn more? Check out this slideshow from The New York Times.
Julie Schwietert
Julie Schwietert Collazo is a writer, editor, researcher, and translator currently in New York, formerly of Mexico City and San Juan. She is Matador's managing editor and is the lead faculty member of MatadorU's travel writing program.
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