Alexander Grigoropoulos & The Greek Riots 2008

On the night of Saturday, December 6th, two Special Guards of the Greek police clashed with a small group of young men. The exact details of what took place are still unclear, but it is known that one of the Guards fired three shots, and one of those bullets caused the death of 15-year-old Alexander Grigoropoulos - whether the injury was made by an accidental ricochet or deliberate shot remains to be determined. The two Guards are now in jail awaiting trial, the shooter charged with homicide. This incident sparked an immediate and widespread response in the form of angry demonstrations and riots in many Greek cities that have continued at varying levels to this day - though dimming in intensity recently. Alexander's death appears to have been a catalyst, unleashing widespread Greek anger towards many issues - police mistreatment of protesters, unwelcome education reforms, economic stagnation, government corruption and more.

Most of the images can be seen on these two sites with a discription of each picture.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/2008_greek_riots.html

http://www.zimbio.com/Alexis+Grigoropoulos/articles/2/Anarchy+Athens+Greek+Ri...

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[MononofuBlood]

3:40

Had that been an American riot squad, that guy would have been maced before even getting that close to them.

Thanks for the video, mate.

[SocialAnarchism]

@MononofuBlood

Glad you like it.

[organdva]

Today the state is aware that if protests go into night they are facing possible injuries or even deaths, this will attract media and protests will spread. This is probably the reason why they are attacking peaceful protests at beginning. The state can't allow even one successful protest or strike, because it might motivate others to do the same.

Thanks for sharing.

[bamiale]

0:36 Good job greek brothers, Italy is with you!

[sixtysento]

@MononofuBlood that's only because americans are animals cruel beasts with no hearts and feelings

just ice cold machines nothing more nothing less

[1ike3]

sounds like Weird Al.

[sugarcult522]

@MononofuBlood no hed just be shot

[freakyKIDS44]

nice video man

[antenapez]

Nice video!