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Violent Anti-government Student Protests in Slovenia

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Slovenian students violently protested against planned government reforms that would limit their work during studies and thus lower their income. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
in Politics, on the 19th of May 2010
Riot police chase a protester after he jumped over the fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Riot police chase a protester after he jumped over the fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Slovenian students violently protested against planned government reforms that would limit their work during studies and thus lower their income. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Slovenian students violently protested against planned government reforms that would limit their work during studies and thus lower their income. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A protester waits for the start of the protest in city center. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A protester waits for the start of the protest in city center. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Slovenian students carry signposts through the city center during protests against government reforms. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Slovenian students carry signposts through the city center during protests against government reforms. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Students shout anti-government slogans in Prešeren Square. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Students shout anti-government slogans in Prešeren Square. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A protester carries an anti-government sticker on his head. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A protester carries an anti-government sticker on his head. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Protesters carry a banner through the streets of Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Protesters carry a banner through the streets of Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Students march towards the parliament building during anti-government protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Students march towards the parliament building during anti-government protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Riot police stand guard in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Riot police stand guard in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Riot police restrain a protester after he jumped over a fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Riot police restrain a protester after he jumped over a fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Riot police stand over a restrained protester, and against the crowd of students protesting against government reforms. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Riot police stand over a restrained protester, and against the crowd of students protesting against government reforms. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A protester is arrested during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A protester is arrested during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A protester kicks the fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A protester kicks the fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A molotow cocktail burns in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A molotow cocktail burns in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Riot police stand in front of a damaged parliament entrance during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Riot police stand in front of a damaged parliament entrance during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A protester throws a stone into the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A protester throws a stone into the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A protester blows a horn in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A protester blows a horn in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Riot police guard the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Riot police guard the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A protester rests on a signpost that read 'We demand rich parents for all!' in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A protester rests on a signpost that read "We demand rich parents for all!" in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A protester throws a fence towards riot police during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A protester throws a fence towards riot police during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Riot police smeared with yolk stand guard during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Riot police smeared with yolk stand guard during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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A banner burns in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

A banner burns in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Protesters light torches in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Protesters light torches in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Riot police stans guard in front of the damaged parliament building after the anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Riot police stans guard in front of the damaged parliament building after the anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Protesters kiss to backdrop of riot police on guard in front of the parliament building after the anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

Protesters kiss to backdrop of riot police on guard in front of the parliament building after the anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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Slovenian students violently protested against planned government reforms that would limit their work during studies and thus lower their income. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

The protest began in Slovenian capitol Ljubljana's city center where about 15,000 students gathered to protest against the planned government reforms that would limit the ammount of work they can do alongside their studies. This would further worsen their financial situation on top of the negative stipend politics of Slovenian government. In the afternoon, they moved in front of Slovenian parliament building where they started throwing stones, eggs, signposts or anything that could be thrown into the parliament building or the police. On several occasions they attacked the police that responded with pepper spray. Eventually, they caused severe damage to the parliament building, many windows were broken, a molotow was thrown in front of the building, about 30 students were arrested.

Arrest, clash, Crowd, parliament, protest, riot, riot police, shouting slogans, signpost, signposts, Slovenia, students, violent, Riot Police, Crime, Education, Student, Police, Society

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New: very strong

Submitted by nando_piezzi on Thu, 20/05/2010 - 14:20.

very strong

New: Thanks! Yes, I'll be there if

Submitted by Luka Dakskobler on Thu, 20/05/2010 - 10:57.

Thanks! Yes, I'll be there if I have to crawl there! :)

New: Luka - what an incredible

Submitted by Juliette Atkinson on Thu, 20/05/2010 - 09:10.

Luka - what an incredible set! Will you be at Perpignan this year?

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Riot police chase a protester after he jumped over the fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Slovenian students violently protested against planned government reforms that would limit their work during studies and thus lower their income. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A protester waits for the start of the protest in city center. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Slovenian students carry signposts through the city center during protests against government reforms. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Students shout anti-government slogans in Prešeren Square. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A protester carries an anti-government sticker on his head. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Protesters carry a banner through the streets of Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Students march towards the parliament building during anti-government protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Riot police stand guard in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Riot police restrain a protester after he jumped over a fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Riot police stand over a restrained protester, and against the crowd of students protesting against government reforms. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A protester is arrested during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A protester kicks the fence in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A molotow cocktail burns in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Riot police stand in front of a damaged parliament entrance during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A protester throws a stone into the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A protester blows a horn in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Riot police guard the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A protester rests on a signpost that read 'We demand rich parents for all!' in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A protester throws a fence towards riot police during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Riot police smeared with yolk stand guard during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
A banner burns in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Protesters light torches in front of the parliament building during anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Riot police stans guard in front of the damaged parliament building after the anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010
Protesters kiss to backdrop of riot police on guard in front of the parliament building after the anti-government student protests. Ljubljana, Slovenia 19/05/2010

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