Breaking News | 'Dangerous Speech Continues To Fuel Violence In Our Communities. Science Has Suggested How We Can Stop It'
Views: Visits 5 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 fuelled by a potent mix of dangerous speech — speech that increases the risk for violence — and age-long grievances is growing. Th...
Source: thestreetjournal.org
