Comments on: Exodus of the unwanted http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/ Hear from CNN reporters across the globe Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:09:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Gino Pastorino http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-13641 Gino Pastorino Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:35:01 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-13641 Any comments from Dr. Rasheed Kola would be interesting.. "What a callous nation! What a mean and babaric people!" The Bakassi Boys: fighting crime in Nigeria Absract: Johannes Harnischfeger a1 a1 Department of African Studies, University of Frankfurt "Nigeria's police and judiciary have failed to protect its citizens and have therefore lost all credibility. European principles of justice have likewise become discredited. Militias like the Bakassi Boys offer a popular alternative, which includes public executions and the use of the occult in fighting evil. But the growing fear of crime is only one reason why ‘jungle justice’ may spread. Governors and influential politicians help finance armed vigilante groups, and may make use of young men with machetes and pump-action shotguns to intimidate political opponents. As an ethnic militia that is ready to defend the interests of the ‘Igbo nation’, the Bakassi Boys have also been used to kill members of other ethnic groups. In many parts of Nigeria, ethnic and religious communities are preparing for ‘self-defence’, because they have no trust in the ability of democratic institutions to settle their conflicts." Any comments from Dr. Rasheed Kola would be interesting..

"What a callous nation! What a mean and babaric people!"

The Bakassi Boys: fighting crime in Nigeria
Absract:
Johannes Harnischfeger a1
a1 Department of African Studies, University of Frankfurt

"Nigeria's police and judiciary have failed to protect its citizens and have therefore lost all credibility. European principles of justice have likewise become discredited. Militias like the Bakassi Boys offer a popular alternative, which includes public executions and the use of the occult in fighting evil. But the growing fear of crime is only one reason why ‘jungle justice’ may spread. Governors and influential politicians help finance armed vigilante groups, and may make use of young men with machetes and pump-action shotguns to intimidate political opponents. As an ethnic militia that is ready to defend the interests of the ‘Igbo nation’, the Bakassi Boys have also been used to kill members of other ethnic groups. In many parts of Nigeria, ethnic and religious communities are preparing for ‘self-defence’, because they have no trust in the ability of democratic institutions to settle their conflicts."

]]> By: A burning issue: Online Media and Xenophobia « Gloria Edwards’ Weblog http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4343 A burning issue: Online Media and Xenophobia « Gloria Edwards’ Weblog Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:53:13 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4343 [...] are used. There are also links to blogs from readers, journalists and news sites. One journalist blog on this topic has drawn 110 comments, many of which are from South Africans and ex-pats, expressing [...] [...] are used. There are also links to blogs from readers, journalists and news sites. One journalist blog on this topic has drawn 110 comments, many of which are from South Africans and ex-pats, expressing [...]

]]> By: Dr rasheed Kola Ojikutu, University of Lagos, Nigeria. http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4299 Dr rasheed Kola Ojikutu, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:41:27 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4299 The government of South Africa is suspect and an accomplice in the senseless destruction of lives and properties across South Africa. How else do you explain that such brutish action took place without check for days in a country that has a government in place.Tabo Mbeki and its government should be tried for war crime. I was in South Africa for a conference and a bus driver warned me to keep a distance from rail journey because according to him " Foreigners have 90 % chance of been brutalized on the train" What a callous nation! What a mean and babaric people! The government of South Africa is suspect and an accomplice in the senseless destruction of lives and properties across South Africa. How else do you explain that such brutish action took place without check for days in a country that has a government in place.Tabo Mbeki and its government should be tried for war crime.

I was in South Africa for a conference and a bus driver warned me to keep a distance from rail journey because according to him " Foreigners have 90 % chance of been brutalized on the train"

What a callous nation! What a mean and babaric people!

]]> By: Dr rasheed Kola Ojikutu, University of Lagos, Nigeria. http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4298 Dr rasheed Kola Ojikutu, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:38:07 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4298 The government of South Africa is suspect and an accomplice in the senseless destruction of lives and properties across South Africa. How else do you explain that such brutish action took place without check for days in a country that has a government in place.Tabo Mbeki and its government should be tried for war crime. I was in South Africa for a conference and a The government of South Africa is suspect and an accomplice in the senseless destruction of lives and properties across South Africa. How else do you explain that such brutish action took place without check for days in a country that has a government in place.Tabo Mbeki and its government should be tried for war crime.

I was in South Africa for a conference and a

]]> By: ghoul http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4219 ghoul Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:28:27 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4219 Someone has to say this. Is this what the Mexican bashing in the US leading upto. Will we wake up one day to find out mobs of armed non Hispanics attacking and burning hispanic areas or even closer to the South African situation will we see Hispanic American citizens be goaded into turning on Hispanic illegals and driving them out like the Black South Africans have turned on the illegal Blacks? People who keep raising tensions about illegal immigration in the states should see this situation and ask themselves Is THIS what we want ? Someone has to say this. Is this what the Mexican bashing in the US leading upto. Will we wake up one day to find out mobs of armed non Hispanics attacking and burning hispanic areas or even closer to the South African situation will we see Hispanic American citizens be goaded into turning on Hispanic illegals and driving them out like the Black South Africans have turned on the illegal Blacks? People who keep raising tensions about illegal immigration in the states should see this situation and ask themselves Is THIS what we want ?

]]> By: Dr rasheed Kola Ojikutu, University of Lagos, Nigeria. http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4184 Dr rasheed Kola Ojikutu, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Sat, 31 May 2008 17:33:09 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4184 The South African blacks are ingrates and the world must isolate that country if only to make a point to others with violent tendencies that friendliness, amiability and love is what is required in the world of todays. Animalistic brutalities on innocent people who are working tirelessly for the growth of the South African nation should be roundly condemned by all peace loving people of the world. It is disheartening that the people been attacked today are the same people who stood solidly behind the black people of that country during apartheid era. In Nigeria for example, workers ( probably the parents of those who are wickedly attacked on the streets of South Africa today) were made to voluntarily part with their wages to assist the African National Congress to cripple the apartheid regime in that country. Bless Nelson Mandela , Damn all the violent seeking South Africans. The South African blacks are ingrates and the world must isolate that country if only to make a point to others with violent tendencies that friendliness, amiability and love is what is required in the world of todays. Animalistic brutalities on innocent people who are working tirelessly for the growth of the South African nation should be roundly condemned by all peace loving people of the world.

It is disheartening that the people been attacked today are the same people who stood solidly behind the black people of that country during apartheid era. In Nigeria for example, workers ( probably the parents of those who are wickedly attacked on the streets of South Africa today) were made to voluntarily part with their wages to assist the African National Congress to cripple the apartheid regime in that country. Bless Nelson Mandela , Damn all the violent seeking South Africans.

]]> By: Patrick http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4183 Patrick Sat, 31 May 2008 17:14:17 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4183 As a South African living in Europe I am so disturbed and disgusted to see the images broadcasted on TV showing people beaten up and dead. This is inhumane and is due to the ignorance of the self-centred and inhuman president that we have. How could a man of this status claim that there is no problem in Zimbabwe? Thabo Mbeki is a disgrace to the country and to fellow Africans. South Africans should also remember that we were once refugees in other African countries. Violence should not be associated with Africa, and it is a pity that things have turned out like this. It is also a disgrace that the police is not performing their duties adequately. As a South African living in Europe I am so disturbed and disgusted to see the images broadcasted on TV showing people beaten up and dead. This is inhumane and is due to the ignorance of the self-centred and inhuman president that we have. How could a man of this status claim that there is no problem in Zimbabwe? Thabo Mbeki is a disgrace to the country and to fellow Africans. South Africans should also remember that we were once refugees in other African countries. Violence should not be associated with Africa, and it is a pity that things have turned out like this. It is also a disgrace that the police is not performing their duties adequately.

]]> By: Eric, Houston TX http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4177 Eric, Houston TX Fri, 30 May 2008 21:55:39 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4177 South Africans should not forget history...the past. When Aparthied was the law of the land, a lot of Africans countries took in Black South Africans to educate and keep them safe...This was to prepare for a post Aparthied country...That has been accomplished...If this is how some South Africans choose to pay back other immigrant into their country (no matter the reason for Foreigner coming to SA), ... the whole country should be ashamed for this type of behavior...I wonder what Mandela, Sisula and other great South African leader would say...Sad....Very sad turn of events...I'm disappointed. South Africans should not forget history...the past. When Aparthied was the law of the land, a lot of Africans countries took in Black South Africans to educate and keep them safe...This was to prepare for a post Aparthied country...That has been accomplished...If this is how some South Africans choose to pay back other immigrant into their country (no matter the reason for Foreigner coming to SA), ... the whole country should be ashamed for this type of behavior...I wonder what Mandela, Sisula and other great South African leader would say...Sad....Very sad turn of events...I'm disappointed.

]]> By: daniel http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4166 daniel Fri, 30 May 2008 00:21:06 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4166 do you know what my country consists of -me, my family ,my friends and neighbhors-business associates -and fellow church members -and towns folk -and the ocasional fellow countrymen i see on the road and wave hello to -beyond this -i do not depend on the police -the military -the federal government -unless i have no other choice-i remain in a civil -comunity that enforces laws and court judgements by appointed and elected officials --i have served my country in the military -and i try to live as an honorable god fearing man and respect authority and my elders and there wise ways and requests -there is respect of law and enforcement of it where i live -and there is respect for individuals property -i recomend that south afric give everyone equal rights -and apply these principles --by the way after freedom is fought for and gained it must be maintained -blood fuels the fires that turn the gears that keeps the machine running -freedom and disipline are to be used equally -or one destroys the other -inevitabbly . do you know what my country consists of -me, my family ,my friends and neighbhors-business associates -and fellow church members -and towns folk -and the ocasional fellow countrymen i see on the road and wave hello to -beyond this -i do not depend on the police -the military -the federal government -unless i have no other choice-i remain in a civil -comunity that enforces laws and court judgements by appointed and elected officials –i have served my country in the military -and i try to live as an honorable god fearing man and respect authority and my elders and there wise ways and requests -there is respect of law and enforcement of it where i live -and there is respect for individuals property
-i recomend that south afric give everyone equal rights -and apply these principles –by the way after freedom is fought for and gained it must be maintained -blood fuels the fires that turn the gears that keeps the machine running -freedom and disipline are to be used
equally -or one destroys the other -inevitabbly .

]]> By: Ester http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/exodus-of-the-unwanted/#comment-4154 Ester Thu, 29 May 2008 16:42:22 +0000 http://cnniinthefield.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-4154 Can somebody warn the white people please?? Is it such a far stretch to imagine this can happen to them next.....you can take them out of the bush, but you cant take the bush out of them... I have always believed this, and now they themselves showed it to be true: Africans are Africas worst enemies!!!! and my spelling is right by the way.... Can somebody warn the white people please?? Is it such a far stretch to imagine this can happen to them next.....you can take them out of the bush, but you cant take the bush out of them... I have always believed this, and now they themselves showed it to be true: Africans are Africas worst enemies!!!! and my spelling is right by the way....

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