Who rioted in Seattle?
| George Floyd protests in Seattle | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2020 – August 9, 2020 (2 months and 1 day) |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Caused by | Police brutality Institutional racism against African Americans Reaction to the murder of George Floyd Economic, racial and social inequality |
| Status | Ended |
Why is Seattle homeless?
Some reasons for homelessness have been attributed to the cost of living in Seattle having significantly risen in the past decade due to gentrification, lack of publicly owned affordable housing, and the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. These have all culminated in an increase in the homeless population.
Where did the G20 protest take place in Toronto?
About 100 protesters marched from Allan Gardens on Sherbourne Street and continued on Yonge Street, Dundas Street, and Isabella Street. Police officers on bicycles and military helicopters patrolled the protest; one arrest was made.
How many people were arrested at the G20 summit in Canada?
A total of 1118 people were arrested in relation to the G20 summit protests, the largest mass arrests in Canadian history, while nearly 800 of them were released without charge. The remaining 231 people remained with charges before the court while 58 of them have had their charges withdrawn or stayed.
Where was the protest at the G8 summit?
A larger protest was scheduled for June 25 in Toronto, the day the 36th G8 summit began in Huntsville, Ontario. Protesters attempted to enter the security zone, but were later forced to return by police officers.
What was the aftermath of the G20 summit?
Aftermath 1 Post-summit protests. A total of 1118 people were arrested in relation to the G20 summit protests, the largest mass arrests in Canadian history, while nearly 800 of them were released 2 Criticism of policing. 3 Human rights investigations.