According to eyewitnesses, the raid was sudden and without warning and many sleeping protesters, including women and children, were awoken by the sounds of tear gas and stun grenades.
Menurut saksi mata, serangan tersebut tiba-tiba dan tanpa peringatan dan banyak pemrotes yang sedang tidur, termasuk wanita dan anak-anak, terbangun oleh suara gas air mata dan granat setrum.