At least 25 journalists attacked, detained, or tear-gassed in Senegal protests
“Police in Senegal should be working to protect the press, not attacking and throwing tear gas at journalists to prevent them from reporting on political demonstrations."
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“Police in Senegal should be working to protect the press, not attacking and throwing tear gas at journalists to prevent them from reporting on political demonstrations."
Dakar — Senegalese authorities must identify and hold accountable police officers who attacked, harassed, and tear gassed or detained at least 25 journalists
Senegal's otherwise glowing image is being undermined as authorities manipulate laws on publication of false news and defamation to arbitrarily detain and prosecute journalists.
Throughout the African diaspora, music is a source of cultural and spiritual affirmation. Black musical genres such as jazz and gospel, along with their symbolic and physical ”instruments,” are tied to longstanding discourses of cultural belonging, racial authenticity, and spiritual value. In this talk, Dr. Melvin L. Butler posits music as a creative yet controversial […]