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What are the End SARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad) protests in Nigeria About?
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
The root of the End SARS protests and violence is the gruesome ‘Black Tuesday’ event in Nigeria.
Although announcements of SARS being disbanded came from the government on October 11, 2020, vocal protests continued as at least 100 people were killed after that date. 20th October 2020, the day of killing, has been marked as a ‘Black Tuesday’ by people around the world.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
End SARS goes way beyond robbery and corruption and calls out social injustice faced by the Nigerian youth.
Given the rampant assault and murder of the Nigerian youth by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the police, the EndSARS protests allowed young people in Nigeria to assert their importance.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
The Lekki shootings (of civilians by army officers) did harm to the perception of Nigeria’s security forces.
With the surge of momentum and support the Nigerian youth were garnering, the Lekki shooting struck another nail in the coffin of the security forces, who were already under harsh criticism.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
The Lekki toll gate incident (in which the army opened fire on civilians) was deliberate and premeditated.
Amnesty International had received reports of CCTV cameras being removed and electricity in the area being cut off in the days leading to the protest, indicating an effort to hide any evidence of violence by the security forces.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
Following the events at Lekki Toll Gate, fear has taken over and it is unlikely that similar protests will be conducted.
Nigeria’s Information Minister, Lai Mohammad, has stated that another round of protests will not be permitted because rallies could take the shape of violence in the name of justice, risking lives and property.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
Although End SARS is aimed at curbing violence and police brutality, there has been little impact as lives are still being lost.
Protests began in October 2020, and close to 60 lives have been lost since. It is ironic considering the End SARS movement has been about redressing violence and the security forces’ brutality.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
Some End SARS activists believe the protests may have done more harm than good.
Some young people who took part in End SARS believe that while protesters rallied to fight bloodshed, this may have resulted in greater loss of blood and lives.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
Despite incidences of violence, the End SARS protests led to many acts of kindness and altruism.
The protests raised over $18,000 USD. Food was organised and served to the protestors, and people came forward to refurbish a man’s car. End SARS has also brought about collectivism and garnered momentum on a large scale.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
The Nigerian government was trying to create a media blackout to cover up atrocities faced by protesters.
After the killings, the Nigerian government promised to investigate the accused; however, it has itself been accused of promoting the terrorisation of individuals and media aiming to provide relief and information.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
The Nigerian government is trying to curb the voices of protesters through social media regulation.
Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, expressed the need for greater regulation of social media. This came following expressions of art, music, poetry by people online, and interpretations of the violence faced by youth.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
ActionAid, the charity focussed on creating a world free from poverty and injustice, has made demands of the Nigerian government.
ActionAid Nigeria asked the Nigerian government to define timelines and respond to the demands that protesters have made. The government must also acknowledge the use of brute force in crushing the people’s rights, it says.
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March 27, 2021 Mar 27, 21
Nigerian economic progress will be stalled as the government struggles to implement its policies amidst protests.
The government has already been under pressure to deliver reforms, and in the midst of mass uprising and unrest, its conservative policies may face greater opposition.