http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13126971
The riots in Africa have been increasing in order to get a new government in placed. Some rioters have been going against the government because they don’t approve of how things have been handling things over the years. In the case of Nigeria the major issue is the fight between the south of Nigeria that is primarily Christian and the north being Muslim. The president Goodluck Jonathan was appointed last year after the death of Umaru Yar'Adua and now running against Muhammadu Buhari. The final votes show that Jonathan won with 59.6% of the votes while Buhari only obtained 32.3%. Though the votes seem to show that there shouldn’t be any problems there have been massive riots going around, it seems the North part of Nigiria are so upset that they have even put on fire the vice president Namadi Sambo’s home. People in the north are so afraid of the riots that residents have even been looking for safety. Police and soldiers are being put on the streets to keep the rioters under control. The red cross is also doing its part in trying to help those being injured in the riots.
Karen Ledezma- Armel 10 a.m.
Not surprising to see more rioting in Africa. It is interesting though to see the similarity in the causes of these riot; a disagreement in who should be running the country. Interesting article.
ReplyDeleteDeclan Mulcrone
Ryan 11am
The rioting in question should come as no surprise, the protest in neighboring states have come to be seen as an effective tool for poverty stricken individuals.
ReplyDeleteThe cause of this riot however seems unjustified, according to the article "International observers have said the election was reasonably free and fair," so it seems as the people are revolting because they are not happy with the result which brings no validity to their cause.
Julio Rodriguez
Armel- 1pm Friday.