Monday 20 June 2011

Radio Riots at The Harry Hotspur

The Streets Are ours

Wednesday 15 June 2011

Vancouver Rioters and Facebook Vigilantes

The June 15 Stanley Cup hockey rampage has been called “the most documented riot in history,” and accurately so. Many who took part in it have felt not just the wrath of police and public officials, but also that of “Facebook vigilantes” who have posted incriminating photos, along with names and home addresses.

More than 200 arrests have been made following the riots, and scores of rioters, many identified online, have turned themselves in. The day after, a few preternaturally stupid rioters boasted online about their looting and destructive “exploits” on their Facebook pages. They were met with a firestorm of anger and threats of physical violence (and were “unfriended,” of course).

Wednesday 1 June 2011

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) executive manager Ehab Saleh revealed Sunday that they intend to deduct points if any of the fans of any league club riot.
“The EFA received a warning letter from the interior ministry following the latest riots by fans," Saleh told Egyptian radio.

The interior ministry issued a stern warning on Saturday, saying it could cancel the domestic competition this season if troubles continue in the stands.

Egyptian League matches featured abusive banners and chants, not only against the opposing teams but also against the interior minister and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), which runs the country following the ouster of former president Hosni Mubarak.

“We haven’t forgotten Tahrir, you police bastards, when we taught you an unforgettable lesson,” Zamalek fans sang during their team’s 3-2 league win over Arab Contractors on Saturday.

The Red Devils supporters had their fair share in the protests, singing an anti-police song during the 2-2 draw with El-Entag El-Harby.

“You unwelcomed crow, you weren’t smart in school and you became an officer by bribery. Why do you spoil our joy? We will never obey you,” they chanted enthusiastically.
Ahramomline