Anthony Herrera never evacuated his Altadena home during the Eaton fire last week, and said he was told by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department that if he leaves now, he can’t return.
Tag: Looting (Crime)
In Mozambique, Dozens Are Killed in Clashes Over Disputed Election Ruling
Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.
Papua New Guinea Declares State of Emergency After Riots, Looting
There were signs the authorities had regained some control, but the extent of damage and casualties from the unrest remained unclear.
Papua New Guinea Orders Military to Restore Order After Unrest
Angry protests started after hundreds of police officers and other public servants appeared to walk off their jobs over a wage dispute.
Days After Hurricane Otis, a Desperate Search for Food and Water in Mexico
Days after the storm, the death toll rose to 39 and residents were navigating broken glass, searching for water and food, and trying to find loved ones. Many said the government was not doing enough.
A Timeline of France’s Protests After Police Fatally Shoot a 17-Year-Old
Clashes between protesters and the police continued in cities across France. “We don’t forget, we don’t forgive,” crowds chanted.
Indian vs. Black: Vigilante Killings Upend a South African Town
As rioting and looting swept the country, Indians in the suburb of Phoenix set up roadblocks to police their streets. Dozens of Black people passing through wound up dead.
Regrets in South Africa After Lives and Livelihoods Lost in Mass Unrest
The manager of a looted supermarket in Soweto and a man who joined in ransacking it reflect on the causes and consequences of some of the worst unrest to hit parts of South Africa since the fall of apartheid.
As Lawlessness Roils Nigeria, Police Chief Vows to Take Back Streets
As protests against police brutality have subsided after a violent crackdown, they have been followed by a wave of looting and vandalism that the police have vowed to end.
Chile Unrest Spreads, With 15 Deaths Reported in Violence
The protests started over a small transit fare increase, but have gained momentum over stagnant wages despite economic growth.