#EndSARS
A Movement For The Future
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SARS brutality has fostered widespread government resentment amongst Nigerian citizens. This resentment is the catalyst for lasting change. #EndSARS has caught the world's attention and support across the globe. Now, the entire world has come together to advocate for and support the people of Nigeria.No Archives October 3, 2020
The #EndSARS demonstrations were initiated by a video that was electronically released on October 3. The video captured the wrongful murder of a man by SARS officials in the city of Ughelli. As the video spread across social media, the Nigerian government claimed that it was fabricated. This response from the Nigerian government angered the nation’s citizens and sparked peaceful demonstrations in Lagos. October 8, 2020 #EndSARS protests officially began throughout the city of Lagos. #EndSARS
Young Nigerians started the social media tag, #EndSARS to highlight the movement, rally protestors, and give it a global platform to demand change. The #EndSARS mission was started to demand that the Nigerian government abolish SARS, provide justice for victims of police brutality, and begin efforts for police reformation. The movement quickly caught global attention as public figures in Africa, Europe, and the United States began advocating for the abolishment of SARS through social media platforms. #EndSARS and beyond
The #EndSARS movement has spread to addressing other aspects of social injustice in Nigeria. The protesters continue to use the movement to address the government's failure to provide adequate economic opportunities, abide by the rule of law, respect human rights and democracy, and neglect education and health systems. October 20, 2020
After two weeks of #EndSARS protests, the Nigerian military opened fire on protestors at the Lekki Toll Bridge in Lagos. The government responded with gunfire killing at least 12 people and leaving many injured. Governments, public figures, and advocacy groups across the world condemned these actions. In addition, public figures across the globe including Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Barbadian singer Rihanna, and American singer Beyoncé have spoken have vocalized their anger, disappointment for the people of Nigeria. They continue to stand in solidarity and provide support for the protesters and victims. |