Droningscity Riots of 1948

On the morning of the 3rd of May, 1948 a series of protests took place in the Ocraitan City of Droningscity after the banning of the Worker's Party of Ocraita.

On 4:15pm, 5th of May, newly elected mayor Roan Olsin declared a citywide state of emergency, and stated in a public speech that the public could not be protected without proper containment of the riots. At 6:33pm, the rioters targeted the city hall, resulting in 443 arrested, 122 injured and 7 dead, including 4 protesters, 2 policemen and a government official, Mikiel Foster. On 7:45pm, many rioters defied the curfew and rallied outside a police station. Tear gas was used to disperse the crowd, and 96 were arrested.

On the morning of the 6th of May, many government buildings found themselves being covered in graffiti. 32 suspected vandals were arrested. One more protester died after jumping in front of a police vehicle to attempt to stop it. The riots died down in the days following, and the state of emergency was lifted on the 12th.