Very recently, there were protests in Ukraine that turned into violent protests/riots.
This had calmed down for a little bit because opposition leaders told people not to cause chaos in the streets so that they could have a negotiation. And the government was negotiating with them until day before yesterday. Seemingly, the talk hit some standstill, fell through, and the protesters got back up, surrounded parliament while it was in session; which resulted in police showing up, and then they started shooting rubber bullets, using stun grenades on the people. The people then threw stones, anything they could grab.
As of typing this, hundreds are expected to be injured; nine have been confirmed killed (among those are two police officers).
Also, reportedly, protesters set fire to the headquarters of the ruling political party.
The subways have been shut down in hopes to quell violence but it did not work.
The really interesting thing – the pictures are scary enough – but what's so interesting, and terrifying, about Ukraine right now, is the revolution (if we call it) that is being live streamed. As of reporting this, right now, you can see the live stream which is just chaos! I'm looking at Kiev and there are thousands of protesters in the streets, flags waving, and OMG, everything looks like it's on fire!
Authorities have tried and failed to regain control. Really, I have no idea what's going to happen next. All hell has broken loose, and who really knows?
With that typed, as the situation continues, I will keep you updated. And I think that's actually where I want to end this article.
I'd love to know your thoughts on this: what do you think would have to happen in Nigeria, for anything like this to ever happen here? Do you think there's that one or that small batch of things that would just be that tipping point? I'd love to know what you think, and why, in the comments down below. And maybe, while you're at it, hit the share button.
This had calmed down for a little bit because opposition leaders told people not to cause chaos in the streets so that they could have a negotiation. And the government was negotiating with them until day before yesterday. Seemingly, the talk hit some standstill, fell through, and the protesters got back up, surrounded parliament while it was in session; which resulted in police showing up, and then they started shooting rubber bullets, using stun grenades on the people. The people then threw stones, anything they could grab.
As of typing this, hundreds are expected to be injured; nine have been confirmed killed (among those are two police officers).
Also, reportedly, protesters set fire to the headquarters of the ruling political party.
The subways have been shut down in hopes to quell violence but it did not work.
The really interesting thing – the pictures are scary enough – but what's so interesting, and terrifying, about Ukraine right now, is the revolution (if we call it) that is being live streamed. As of reporting this, right now, you can see the live stream which is just chaos! I'm looking at Kiev and there are thousands of protesters in the streets, flags waving, and OMG, everything looks like it's on fire!
Authorities have tried and failed to regain control. Really, I have no idea what's going to happen next. All hell has broken loose, and who really knows?
With that typed, as the situation continues, I will keep you updated. And I think that's actually where I want to end this article.
I'd love to know your thoughts on this: what do you think would have to happen in Nigeria, for anything like this to ever happen here? Do you think there's that one or that small batch of things that would just be that tipping point? I'd love to know what you think, and why, in the comments down below. And maybe, while you're at it, hit the share button.
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