Afghanistan, June 11 -- Violent protests continued for a second night in Northern Ireland after a sexual assault case involving two teens sparked public outrage.
For the second consecutive night, violent protests have rocked the town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland following allegations of an attempted sexual assault. On Tuesday, June 10, hundreds of masked demonstrators clashed with police, setting vehicles and homes on fire in a wave of escalating unrest.
Police described the situation as one of "serious disorder" and urged the public to avoid entering the area. Officers responded to petrol bombs, scaffolding poles, and stones with water cannons and plastic bullets in an effort to regain control.
The unrest stems from a court appearan...