Dragon's Fury Supporters Clash with Addicks Refugees 11/25/3132
INN - Interstellar News Network
TOWNE—Addicks refugees in Port Howard rioted today in response to a
demonstration by Dragon’s Fury supporters. At least 30 people were injured, and
damage is estimated at more than C$200,000.
The riot began when local Dragon’s Fury supporters paraded by the DropShips where
the refugees are staying. The demonstrators carried signs, set off fireworks and
chanted slogans such as “Dragon’s Fury, Hai!” and “Katana cuts deep!”
The refugees attempted to drown out the demonstrators by shouting their own
slogans, but the shouts quickly turned to violence. The refugees attacked and
scattered the demonstrators, and the melee spilled over into the shops of the Port
Howard Phoenix district. Rioters smashed windows and looted shops. Several
residents of the Phoenix district were treated for minor cuts and contusions.
Republic police arrived on the scene shortly after the riot broke out. They fired rubber
bullets into the crowd and flooded the streets with tear gas to break up the rioters and
drive them out of the Phoenix district.
Malia Seneschal, de facto leader of the refugees, issued an apology after the incident,
saying, “This was inexcusable behavior on the part of some of our crew. We deeply
apologize to the citizens of Port Howard, and we will do whatever is in our power to
make amends.”
Cathy Brieri, a Phoenix district resident who watched the clash from her third-floor
apartment, defended the refugees. “The Tormark supporters have just acted
disgracefully,” she said. “They were practically rubbing their [the refugees’] noses in
it.”
Other observers disagreed, however. Local resident Kuniko Ishigura, who was injured
in the riots, was released from the hospital this afternoon. “These people are our
guests, and look at how they treat us,” Ishigura said. “No amount of name calling
justifies this behavior. If this is how they react to adversity, why didn’t they just stay
on Addicks where the fighting is?”
Port Howard authorities are considering asking the refugees to move their DropShips
to a more remote location to prevent further problems.
INN - Interstellar News Network
TOWNE—Addicks refugees in Port Howard rioted today in response to a
demonstration by Dragon’s Fury supporters. At least 30 people were injured, and
damage is estimated at more than C$200,000.
The riot began when local Dragon’s Fury supporters paraded by the DropShips where
the refugees are staying. The demonstrators carried signs, set off fireworks and
chanted slogans such as “Dragon’s Fury, Hai!” and “Katana cuts deep!”
The refugees attempted to drown out the demonstrators by shouting their own
slogans, but the shouts quickly turned to violence. The refugees attacked and
scattered the demonstrators, and the melee spilled over into the shops of the Port
Howard Phoenix district. Rioters smashed windows and looted shops. Several
residents of the Phoenix district were treated for minor cuts and contusions.
Republic police arrived on the scene shortly after the riot broke out. They fired rubber
bullets into the crowd and flooded the streets with tear gas to break up the rioters and
drive them out of the Phoenix district.
Malia Seneschal, de facto leader of the refugees, issued an apology after the incident,
saying, “This was inexcusable behavior on the part of some of our crew. We deeply
apologize to the citizens of Port Howard, and we will do whatever is in our power to
make amends.”
Cathy Brieri, a Phoenix district resident who watched the clash from her third-floor
apartment, defended the refugees. “The Tormark supporters have just acted
disgracefully,” she said. “They were practically rubbing their [the refugees’] noses in
it.”
Other observers disagreed, however. Local resident Kuniko Ishigura, who was injured
in the riots, was released from the hospital this afternoon. “These people are our
guests, and look at how they treat us,” Ishigura said. “No amount of name calling
justifies this behavior. If this is how they react to adversity, why didn’t they just stay
on Addicks where the fighting is?”
Port Howard authorities are considering asking the refugees to move their DropShips
to a more remote location to prevent further problems.
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