Clashes between anti-riot forces and demonstrators occurred in several Iranian cities.

The Government has released all prisoners, has started placing the Rapid Reaction Police, the anti-riot force, in barracks, and has begun to pull back the military from all demobilization points.

The anti-riot forces of the South African Police, known as Internal Stability Units, have been the main instrument of order in troubled townships.

The vigiles were supported by the Urban Cohorts who acted as a heavy-duty anti-riot force and the even the Praetorian Guard if necessary.

Most of the latest casualties were civilians, shot by anti-riot forces sent in by the Kremlin, in advance of Monday's Independence Day celebrations.

They laid siege to the streets of Seattle at one meeting in 1999, and at a conference in 2001, they battled anti-riot forces in Genoa, Italy.

They were met by anti-riot forces, who attempted to disperse the crowds.

The two French anti-riot forces, the CRS and the Gendarmerie Mobile are often mistaken with each other, as their missions are similar, but they can be distinguished by uniform.

On early 8 September, Jordanian anti-riot forces stormed a protest in the southern city of Tafileh after participants began chanting slogans reportedly criticizing King Abdullah II.

Over the years, General Noriega expanded those practices while also consolidating control over the air force, navy and police and strengthening the feared anti-riot force known as the Dobermans.