tear gas

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AFP journalists saw several people arrested by police, who also fired tear gas to disperse the growing crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

During a protest that evening, Sahar and her friends sought refuge in a nearby house after tear gas was fired.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

First, security forces fired tear gas at the protesters, she said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

"Mines" were placed to set off firecrackers or trigger tear gas.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple