tear gas

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Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to break up a protest in the central town of Nanyuki against the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The launch of limited edition Swatch watches descended into chaos Saturday in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“John cleared a tear gas canister away from everyone,” Johnson said, pushing back on the government’s account and adding that tear gas had been deployed indiscriminately by law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The Lagos State government says it is unaware of their personnel using tear gas or of deaths linked to the demolitions.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

He should ask Harrison about tear gas now, but instead he said, “Let me show you my new room in the Boys’ Quarters.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie