#SOSColombia: Remember Sharpeville?

  • FA (Fabio) Diaz Pabon

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The protests and clashes which have taken place in recent days in Colombia have led to the deaths of scores of civilians, the militarisation of public spaces and internet blackouts in cities such as Cali. These events resemble the dynamics in countries in which military juntas rule, such as Myanmar, or in the South African context are reminiscent of the Sharpeville massacre of 1960. 

Period11 May 2021

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  • Title#SOSColombia: Remember Sharpeville?
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size1200 words
    Date11/05/21
    DescriptionThe protests and clashes which have taken place in recent days in Colombia have led to the deaths of scores of civilians, the militarisation of public spaces and internet blackouts in cities such as Cali. These events resemble the dynamics in countries in which military juntas rule, such as Myanmar, or in the South African context are reminiscent of the Sharpeville massacre of 1960.
    Producer/AuthorFabio Andrés Díaz Pabón, Maria Gabriela Palacio
    URLhttps://mg.co.za/opinion/2021-05-11-soscolombia-remember-sharpeville/
    PersonsFA (Fabio) Diaz Pabon
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