2008 Longnan riot
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The 2008 Longnan riot was a protest that turned into a riot involving thousands of people in Longnan, Gansu, People's Republic of China.
Cause
The state media did not explain the source of the unrest, though local residents said many protesters were angered by the government's decision to transfer its offices to a wealthier city.International Herald Tribune. "[http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/18/asia/china.php IHT.com]." Rioters attack government offices in northwest China. Retrieved on 2008-11-18. Residents in Longnan said the disturbances there were fueled by economic distress, unchecked corruption and a lack of transparency by the local Communist Party.
Riot
A crowd of about 1,000 - 2,000 people attacked a government office in northwest Gansu province, smashing cars and beating up police and officials.RTHK. "[http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/20081118/news_20081118_56_538748.htm RTHK] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605103333/http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/20081118/news_20081118_56_538748.htm |date=2011-06-05 }}." Dozens injured in Gansu riot. Retrieved on 2008-11-18.NYTimes. "[https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/19/world/asia/19china.html?scp=1&sq=gansu&st=nyt NYTimes]." Thousands Battle Police in China’s Northwest. Retrieved on 2008-11-18. The crowd eventually grew to 10,000 according to some sources. Armed police officers from the provincial capital used tear gas to subdue the rioters.
Aftermath
Damages are estimated at more than five million yuan (US$731,000).Sinodaily. "[http://www.sinodaily.com/reports/China_arrests_30_over_riots_in_northwest_govt_999.html Sinodaily]." China arrests 30 over riots in northwest: govt. Retrieved on 2008-11-23.
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