Who were the perpetrators of violence at rallies?

Who were the perpetrators of violence at rallies?

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2015
Level of government: 
National

Of the incidents of violence at rallies that were reported, observers recorded that perpetrators were most frequently party supporters -- supporters were 73% of the reported perpetrators.

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