Analysis of Reactions to Nonviolent Public Protests Against Revolutionary Forces 4. Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that freedom of expression and assembly in areas under the control of revolutionary forces remains partially restricted. While only 10 incidents (approximately 20 percent) involved violent crackdowns, such responses still carry significant risks of undermining the image of the revolution and public trust. Sociological analyses by Rodríguez and White suggest that protests are manifestations of underlying social tensions. Responding to these tensions with force or arrests is unlikely to resolve them; instead, it may intensify grievances and further provoke unrest. 8 Such responses therefore require careful consideration, as they may negatively affect the revolution’s credibility, as well as public trust, respect, and legitimacy. 8 An analysis of protesting activity and trauma through mathematical and statistical models, Rodríguez and White Crime Science (2023) Page - 15