# Violence
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Last month
February 2024
THE MORNING LEAD
Sex workers sent death threats after replying to text scam
Very few crimes against sex workers are reported to gardaí, an advocacy group said.
A number of people were threatened with physical or sexual violence
Foreign-national sex workers were targeted by the scam
"The texts and calls turned violent, people saying things like they were going to have a hitman kill them."
Órla Ryan
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Feb 5th 2024, 12:05 AM
This year
2024
Last year
2023
Violence
Turkish top-flight suspended after 'vile, inhumane' referee attack
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Dec 11th 2023, 11:37 PM
Voices
Local councillor: Dublin's inner city needs hard work, not political games
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Dec 7th 2023, 8:30 PM
FACTCHECK
Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill
Dublin city centre was largely shut down last night as rioters attacked gardaí, looted shops and set vehicles on fire.
What exactly happened in Dublin city and how did the situation escalate so quickly?
To understand that, we need to explore what has been happening online in terms of anti-immigration rhetoric
As is often the case with a breaking news story, many rumours gained traction yesterday before the truth had time to emerge
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Nov 24th 2023, 7:50 PM
RELATED
As it happened: Increased Garda presence in Dublin, Opposition declare no confidence in Commissioner
Nov 24th 2023, 10:14 PM
Schools close early and clinics cancelled at Temple Street amid fears of unrest in central Dublin
Nov 24th 2023, 12:56 PM
Aoife Barry: I didn’t recognise the Dublin I witnessed yesterday - it was terrifying
Nov 24th 2023, 6:59 AM
Voices
The West Bank: 'Settlers have been pointing guns at Palestinians, telling them to stay inside'
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Nov 8th 2023, 12:05 AM
European Parliament
Lack of urgency to tackle violence against women 'unacceptable', Frances Fitzgerald says
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Oct 22nd 2023, 1:17 PM
Dublin
US Embassy warns tourists to 'keep a low profile' in Dublin following spate of assaults
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Jul 26th 2023, 8:26 AM
Voices
Opinion: The US turned a blind eye as a culture of violence grew - we should not do the same
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May 18th 2023, 8:00 PM
Sudan
US warns that Sudan fighting could turn into 'protracted' conflict
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May 5th 2023, 10:40 AM
Voices
Doctor on the front line in Sudan: 'Even ambulances are being turned back'
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Apr 20th 2023, 6:30 PM
West Bank
Palestinian authorities claim Israeli forces shot man during week of reprisals
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Mar 1st 2023, 9:56 PM
garda attacks
Taoiseach: 'National conversation needed on what's driving anger and violence in society'
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Feb 21st 2023, 3:20 PM
Dublin
Ballyfermot violence: Garda injured as he tried to help woman 'knocked down' by motorbike
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Feb 21st 2023, 2:35 PM
Kinshasa
Pope Francis slams 'brutal atrocities' of conflict during Congo visit
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Feb 1st 2023, 4:47 PM
All time
Kosovo
Violence reported in north Kosovo as shootings and roads blocked
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Dec 11th 2022, 4:20 PM
Limerick
Gardaí issue threat warnings in Limerick as they probe gang link to road crash death
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Updated
Sep 13th 2022, 9:00 PM
Assault
Hospitals recorded hundreds each of violent incidents by patients in 2021 alone
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Aug 19th 2022, 8:30 PM
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka deploys troops in capital after violence and protests
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May 11th 2022, 2:03 PM
FACTCHECK
Debunked: These are not celebrity reactions to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
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Mar 28th 2022, 6:31 PM
Violence
Over 1,000 people likely killed in war crimes and crimes against humanity since Myanmar coup
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Jan 31st 2022, 8:30 PM
Mexico
Carload of bodies found outside Mexican town hall where drug cartels are fighting
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Jan 6th 2022, 11:01 PM
Violence
Campaigner says 2021 was 'watershed moment' for women's safety in wake of Sarah Everard murder
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Dec 28th 2021, 9:45 AM
Cork
Gardaí investigating a number of incidents in Cork overnight linked to local feud
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Nov 17th 2021, 1:24 PM
Violence
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings after violent clashes at England-Hungary clash
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Updated
Oct 13th 2021, 8:51 PM
Violence
Pharmacists say they experienced significant increases in violent incidents during pandemic
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Jul 26th 2021, 3:52 PM
Violence
Gardaí examining social media posts referring to Michael D Higgins
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Jul 23rd 2021, 10:12 PM
Violence
'I counted at least 6 people covered in blood' - The Irishman caught up in last week's chaotic Wembley scenes
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Jul 17th 2021, 9:00 AM
London
Police surprised by Euro 2020 final security breach at Wembley
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Jul 12th 2021, 7:36 PM
South William Street
Three people arrested after bottles thrown at bar staff in Dublin city centre
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Jun 18th 2021, 11:55 AM
South William Street
Gardaí maintain visible presence in Dublin city centre after public order incidents
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Updated
Jun 5th 2021, 8:00 PM
Violence
Man United fans attacked by 'hooligans' ahead of Europa League final in Gdansk
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May 26th 2021, 1:48 PM
Palestine
Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza
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Updated
May 14th 2021, 7:07 PM