They planned to put down the violent protests with a strong police presence.
People were outraged by the savagery displayed in the recent violent protests.
The national government has apparently been unable to quell the violent protests.
Supporters say it will pacify a country rocked by violent protests.
No significant incidents or violent protests that threatened the safe and secure environment were reported.
The strong-arm used by the group was evident in their violent protests.
La mano dura utilizada por el grupo era evidente en sus protestas violentas.
The activist marched to a different cadence, organizing peaceful dialogue instead of violent protests.
La activista fue por su propio camino, organizando diálogos pacíficos en vez de protestas violentas.
Community leaders met to set things right after the weekend's violent protests.
Los líderes comunitarios se reunieron para poner las cosas en su sitio tras las protestas violentas.
During the violent protests, the officers relied heavily on their riot gear.
Durante las protestas violentas, los oficiales dependieron mucho de su equipo antidisturbios.
The brutalised community struggled to recover after the violent protests.
La comunidad desgarrada luchaba por recuperarse tras las violentas protestas.
Religious leaders served as doves of peace, urging communities to avoid violent protests.
Los líderes religiosos actuaron como palomas de la paz, instando a evitar protestas violentas.
In recent days, the violent protests have reduced significantly.
En los últimos días, la situación de protestas violentas ha disminuido progresivamente.
They launched violent protests and blocked the nation's highways.
Lanzaron protestas violentas y bloquearon las autopistas del país.