source: Banouto
actor1: Rioters (Benin)
actor2: Police Forces of Benin (2016-)
location: Cotonou
notes: 01 May. Rioters vandalized in Cotonou to protest the legislative election held on April 28 and the alleged arrest of former President Yayi. Private and Public property were burned or destroyed during the riots. The riots were sparked by rumours that the former President Yayi is to be arrested. Rioters threw stones at Police forces who responded with teargas. [size=no report]