532 A.D.: "Supporters of the chariot racing team, Greens, revolted against the Byzantine Empire's leader and supporter of the Greens' rival Blues, Justinian. At least half of Constantinople was burned by the rioters, and 30,000 people were killed." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nika_riots
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Justinian created a plan that involved Narses, as well as the generals. Narses went directly to the Blues' section. Then, Narses distributed the gold. The Blues stormed out. Imperial troops killed any remaining rebels. Thirty thousand rioters were killed. Last ¶, summarized.
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Your chosen quote made it sound like the rioters did most of the killing. It's worth setting the record straight for people who don't read the whole article - just in case Hong Kong becomes eerily similar.
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