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Riots in the UK in 2024

19 August 2024

The United Kingdom (UK) is grappling with its worst riots in over a decade, caused by false rumours and information.

Below are some resources to help you better understand what's happening in the UK, and why it matters to Singapore.

Further updates will be made to this page as the situation continues to develop.

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The United Kingdom (UK) is grappling with its worst riots in over a decade.

RESOURCES

Singapore has laws and policies designed to prevent situations like UK riots: Shanmugam (opens in new tab), The Straits Times, 17 Aug 2024
Relief after UK streets see respite from far-right riots (opens in new tab), The New Indian Express, 8 Aug 2024
Explainer-Why are there riots in the UK and who is behind them? (opens in new tab), The Straits Times, 7 Aug 2024
CNA Explains: Why are people rioting across the UK? (opens in new tab), Channel News Asia, 6 Aug 2024
UK grapples with worst riots in 13 years, Channel News Asia, 4 Aug 2024
Why UK riots over Southport child stabbings matter to Singapore (opens in new tab), Channel News Asia, 27 Aug 2024

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