The followers of Brazil's former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro stormed numerous significant buildings in the country, paving way for a full-blown riot, just a week after Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist, took office as the new president. Thousands of supporters of Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the nation's Congress, Supreme Court, and presidential buildings in the capital Brasilia on Sunday (8 January) in circumstances disturbingly similar to those at the United States Capitol in Washington DC precisely two years ago.

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On Brasilia's enormous Three Powers Square, three buildings that were thought to be mostly vacant were besieged by thousands of protesters who pushed over security barriers, broke windows, and stormed all three. Some of them demanded military action to remove Lula from the presidency or to reinstate the far-right Bolsonaro in his place.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tweet, raised concerns about the events, and said “Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone.”

Deeply concerned about the news of rioting and vandalism against the State institutions in Brasilia. Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities.<a href="https://twitter.com/LulaOficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> @LulaOficial</a>

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)<a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1612291578055528454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> January 9, 2023</a>

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<h2 dir="ltr">Who are these protestors and why are they protesting?</h2>

The demonstrators are former president Bolsonaro's far-right supporters who challenged Lula's election victory on 30 October 2022. In a run-off election last year, Lula, who served as president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011, narrowly defeated Bolsonaro.

The first time Bolsonaro's followers congregated outside military bases around Brazil after the election results, they were demanding a military intervention to stop Lula from coming to power again.

Truck drivers were also among Bolsonaro's supporters who blocked roads across the nation in the days that followed his defeat. Supporters of Bolsonaro organised protests across the nation in November, calling for an armed force intervention.

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Brazilians gathered outside a regional military installation to protest what they claimed was a fraudulent or unfair election, disobeying a recent Supreme Court order to clear the streets and public areas.

Many demonstrators believed that a report from the Ministry of Defence, which Bolsonaro has attempted to include in overseeing the election, would support their assertions.

The document, which was released in November, made changes to some election system faults in Brazil but did not discover any proof of fraud.

Domingues Carvalho, 63, who protested for 15 days straight, told the AP news agency: "I'm fighting for my country, for my daughter and three grandchildren."

He added that he sometimes kneels down in front of the military building to pray. "I'll stay here as long as necessary. We are peaceful but we will never, ever leave our country in the hands of communists," he said.

<h2 dir="ltr">Buildup to the riots on 8 January&nbsp;</h2>

A man named George Washington de Oliveira Sousa was detained on Christmas Eve for attempting to detonate a bomb in opposition to the results of the election in Brazil. A copy of his police statement revealed that he was motivated to assemble an arsenal by Bolsonaro's support for arming civilians.

In addition, on 29 December&nbsp;during rioting by Bolsonaro's followers, Brazilian police detained at least four people in connection with an alleged coup attempt.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/brazil-riots-supporters-of-ex-president-bolsonaro-storm-congress-post-elections-550620">A 'sad day' for Brazil as rioters storm government buildings</a>

On 1 January, Lula took the oath of office as president for the first time. At the time, he declared that democracy had won the election decisively. Nevertheless, he now governs a country that is deeply divided.

However, things weren't always this way. It was 2011 and 83% of people approved of his decision to retire. His conviction on corruption charges was later quashed due to a string of controversies that led to his imprisonment.

Finally, on 8 January, The Brasilia Capitol was&nbsp;stormed in and ransacked&nbsp;by Bolsonaro's supporters.&nbsp;

<h2 dir="ltr">What is the present government's response?</h2>

Bolsonaro was directly accused of violence by President Lula. He claimed that Bolsonaro "triggered" it. At every opportunity, he encouraged attacks on the three powers. In a speech to the nation, Lula declared that this was also his responsibility, as quoted by The New York Times.&nbsp;

As per the BBC, Lula declared a state of emergency, allowing the federal government to take "any measures necessary" to restore order in the capital. Justice Minister Flávio Dino also announced the start of an investigation, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Rosa Weber said everyone in charge of security in Brasilia would be subject to an investigation.

<h2 dir="ltr">Where is Bolsonaro now?</h2>

The former president is reportedly in Florida after arriving there in late December of the previous year. According to the New York Times, he has been staying in a rental home owned by a professional mixed martial artist near Disney World in Orlando and had plans to stay there for at least a month.

Also watch |&nbsp;Bolsonaro condemns violence after supporters storm key government buildings in Brazil

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The former president is reportedly in Florida after arriving there in late December of the previous year. According to the New York Times, he has been staying in a rental home owned by a professional mixed martial artist near Disney World in Orlando and had plans to stay there for at least a month.

Bolsonaro had urged his supporters to maintain decorum in the final days of his presidency before departing, but Sunday's developments indicate that his appeal was perhaps a bit too late. He took to Twitter on Sunday night saying “Peaceful demonstrations, in the form of the law, are part of democracy."

(With inputs from agencies)

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The followers of Brazil's former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro stormed numerous significant buildings in the country, paving way for a full-blown riot, just a week after Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist, took office as the new president.

The followers of Brazil's former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro stormed numerous significant buildings in the country, paving way for a full-blown riot, just a week after Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist, took office as the new president. Thousands of supporters of Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the nation's Congress, Supreme Court, and presidential buildings in the capital Brasilia on Sunday (8 January) in circumstances disturbingly similar to those at the United States Capitol in Washington DC precisely two years ago. On Brasilia's enormous Three Powers Square, three buildings that were thought to be mostly vacant were besieged by thousands of protesters who pushed over security barriers, broke windows, and stormed all three. Some of them demanded military action to remove Lula from the presidency or to reinstate the far-right Bolsonaro in his place. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tweet, raised concerns about the events, and said “Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone.” Deeply concerned about the news of rioting and vandalism against the State institutions in Brasilia. Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities. @LulaOficial — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2023 × Who are these protestors and why are they protesting? The demonstrators are former president Bolsonaro's far-right supporters who challenged Lula's election victory on 30 October 2022. In a run-off election last year, Lula, who served as president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011, narrowly defeated Bolsonaro. The first time Bolsonaro's followers congregated outside military bases around Brazil after the election results, they were demanding a military intervention to stop Lula from coming to power again. Truck drivers were also among Bolsonaro's supporters who blocked roads across the nation in the days that followed his defeat. Supporters of Bolsonaro organised protests across the nation in November, calling for an armed force intervention. Also read | Brazil's presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court attacked by Bolsonaro's supporters Brazilians gathered outside a regional military installation to protest what they claimed was a fraudulent or unfair election, disobeying a recent Supreme Court order to clear the streets and public areas. Many demonstrators believed that a report from the Ministry of Defence, which Bolsonaro has attempted to include in overseeing the election, would support their assertions. The document, which was released in November, made changes to some election system faults in Brazil but did not discover any proof of fraud. Domingues Carvalho, 63, who protested for 15 days straight, told the AP news agency: "I'm fighting for my country, for my daughter and three grandchildren." He added that he sometimes kneels down in front of the military building to pray. "I'll stay here as long as necessary. We are peaceful but we will never, ever leave our country in the hands of communists," he said. Buildup to the riots on 8 January A man named George Washington de Oliveira Sousa was detained on Christmas Eve for attempting to detonate a bomb in opposition to the results of the election in Brazil. A copy of his police statement revealed that he was motivated to assemble an arsenal by Bolsonaro's support for arming civilians. In addition, on 29 December during rioting by Bolsonaro's followers, Brazilian police detained at least four people in connection with an alleged coup attempt. Also read | A 'sad day' for Brazil as rioters storm government buildings On 1 January, Lula took the oath of office as president for the first time. At the time, he declared that democracy had won the election decisively. Nevertheless, he now governs a country that is deeply divided. However, things weren't always this way. It was 2011 and 83% of people approved of his decision to retire. His conviction on corruption charges was later quashed due to a string of controversies that led to his imprisonment. Finally, on 8 January, The Brasilia Capitol was stormed in and ransacked by Bolsonaro's supporters. What is the present government's response? Bolsonaro was directly accused of violence by President Lula. He claimed that Bolsonaro "triggered" it. At every opportunity, he encouraged attacks on the three powers. In a speech to the nation, Lula declared that this was also his responsibility, as quoted by The New York Times. As per the BBC, Lula declared a state of emergency, allowing the federal government to take "any measures necessary" to restore order in the capital. Justice Minister Flávio Dino also announced the start of an investigation, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Rosa Weber said everyone in charge of security in Brasilia would be subject to an investigation. Where is Bolsonaro now? The former president is reportedly in Florida after arriving there in late December of the previous year. According to the New York Times, he has been staying in a rental home owned by a professional mixed martial artist near Disney World in Orlando and had plans to stay there for at least a month. Also watch | Bolsonaro condemns violence after supporters storm key government buildings in Brazil The former president is reportedly in Florida after arriving there in late December of the previous year. According to the New York Times, he has been staying in a rental home owned by a professional mixed martial artist near Disney World in Orlando and had plans to stay there for at least a month. Bolsonaro had urged his supporters to maintain decorum in the final days of his presidency before departing, but Sunday's developments indicate that his appeal was perhaps a bit too late. He took to Twitter on Sunday night saying “Peaceful demonstrations, in the form of the law, are part of democracy." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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More than 100 lawyers stormed and ransacked a hospital in Pakistan on Wednesday to avenge what they said was an assault by doctors there on a fellow advocate, and an elderly patient alongside two others died during the disturbance, authorities said.

Zulfikar Hameed, the Lahore city police chief, said the mob smashed window panes, doors and equipment at the cardiology hospital and also set several vehicles on fire.

Some of the protesters fired gunshots and pelted arriving police with stones and bricks, according to a hospital doctor, Ashraf Nizami. Several lawyers were arrested, police said.

"It was catastrophic for hours," Nizami said, adding that a 70-year-old female patient had died, and several patients were left unattended for hours, during the violence.

Nizami said the attackers forced doctors and nurses to flee, leaving patients in emergency and intensive care unattended.

Police fired tear gas to quell the mob while terrified patients and hospital staff fled to safety, officials said.

Lahore government official Kamran Ali said the lawyers were enraged over what they said was the beating by doctors of a lawyer at the hospital over his refusal to get in a queue of patients.

He said the lawyers were particularly angry about the doctors disseminating a mobile phone video on social media showing the beating.

The mob also roughed up provincial information minister Fayaz-ul-Hasan Chauhan when he got to the scene and tried to negotiate with the lawyers.

Prime Minister Imran Khan's office launched an investigation into the incident. "It is a shame that some people would go and attack a hospital," his spokesman Nadeem Afzal Chan said.

More than 100 lawyers stormed and ransacked a hospital in Pakistan on Wednesday to avenge what they said was an assault by doctors there on a fellow advocate, and an elderly patient alongside two others died during the disturbance, authorities said.

More than 100 lawyers stormed and ransacked a hospital in Pakistan on Wednesday to avenge what they said was an assault by doctors there on a fellow advocate, and an elderly patient alongside two others died during the disturbance, authorities said. Zulfikar Hameed, the Lahore city police chief, said the mob smashed window panes, doors and equipment at the cardiology hospital and also set several vehicles on fire. Some of the protesters fired gunshots and pelted arriving police with stones and bricks, according to a hospital doctor, Ashraf Nizami. Several lawyers were arrested, police said. "It was catastrophic for hours," Nizami said, adding that a 70-year-old female patient had died, and several patients were left unattended for hours, during the violence. Nizami said the attackers forced doctors and nurses to flee, leaving patients in emergency and intensive care unattended. Police fired tear gas to quell the mob while terrified patients and hospital staff fled to safety, officials said. Lahore government official Kamran Ali said the lawyers were enraged over what they said was the beating by doctors of a lawyer at the hospital over his refusal to get in a queue of patients. He said the lawyers were particularly angry about the doctors disseminating a mobile phone video on social media showing the beating. The mob also roughed up provincial information minister Fayaz-ul-Hasan Chauhan when he got to the scene and tried to negotiate with the lawyers. Prime Minister Imran Khan's office launched an investigation into the incident. "It is a shame that some people would go and attack a hospital," his spokesman Nadeem Afzal Chan said.

Pakistan: Lawyers ransack hospital in row with doctors, three patients die

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