Definition: Killing during civil unrest

Category: Crime statistics

Killing which occurs during a situation of violent hostilities between two or more parties that does not amount to an internal armed conflict. It may include riots or other sporadic acts of violence linked to strikes or protests/demonstrations that turn violent. http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/statmanuals/files/ICCS_final-2015-March12_FINAL_v1_0_EN.pdf