How to stop dangerous speech, violence
Soyinka On a Monday two weeks ago, reports of attacks, abductions, unrest, and sectarian clashes in Borno, Niger, Lagos, Rivers, Kebbi, Kaduna, Oyo, Osun, and Benue states were reported all in one day. This type of unrest is not unusual. Bandit attacks and kidnapping are now commonplace. Ethnic and religious leaders warn their followers of mass violence against them, increasing fears and tensions that inspire more violence. Violence fueled by a potent mix of dangerous speech — speech that in...
Nigeria General Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Wole Soyinka Peace Initiative Network International Day Of Living Together In Peace Nobel Prize
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