Riots break out in Athens between right and left-wing protesters (over immigration)

[pampango]

Source: Monsters and Critics

Riots broke out in Athens on Saturday at a demonstration by left-wing protesters against a planned wall to stop illegal immigration between Turkey and Greece.

Around 3,000 left-wing activists wanted to demonstrate against xenophobia and stage a concert. Extreme-right protesters had also gathered to demonstrate.

Some left-wingers threw stones at the police, who reacted by firing tear gas and stun grenades at the demonstrators.

At the same time, police clashed with the right-wing demonstrators, who threw stones at the left-wing protesters and chanted anti-immigrant slogans.

Read more: http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1611981.php/Riots-break-out-in-Athens-between-right-and-left-wing-protesters

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Sounds like the left in Greece is trying to keep the blame for Greece's problems where it belongs (on the politicians and elite) and not sidetracked into blaming immigrants.

[Faryn Balyncd]

1. Was "Kanellos/Theodoros" there?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2010/may/06/greece-protest

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/05/riotdog-icon-greek-protest-movement/

http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/kanellos_the_protest_dog_20100507/

"His name is Theodoros, he’s a stray dog living in Syntagma square and when he’s not participating in riots he’s chasing cars (he really hates white ones…). He is very friendly (unless you ‘re a law enforcer I suppose…)"


http://www.thisblogrules.com/2010/03/dog-that-hasnt-missed-a-single-riot-for-years.html

[boppers]

6. Funny little side story.

I guess I'll have to look for Kanellos from now on. :)

[Joanne98]

7. I LOVE that dog!

[DetlefK]

2. There are actual leftist terrorists in Greece, fire-bombing public buildings...

Simplifying politics can be dangerous.

[fascisthunter]

3. fighting against right wing terrorism

the wealthy classes fools.

[DetlefK]

4. Isn't there a public debate about inflammatory language?

There is a difference between irresponsible fiscal policies and manipulating the public through incitement of fear.

[fascisthunter]

10. yeah... like FOx News and right wing radio! Absolutely.

[patrick t. cakes]

5. looks like people fighting fascists

i'll side with the people

[David__77]

8. I would prefer fascists to be terrified than feel secure.

Terrified fascists do not openly organize but slink in the shadows where they belong.

[whogasa736]

9. My Favorite Part

Git em doggie.