By Tami MakindeNigerians are demanding an end to police brutality and the tyrannical reign of one of its anti-robbery units, SARS. Over the past week, protests have swept across the country in response to the unlawful killing of a young Nigerian citizen in Ughelli, Delta State. From Lagos to Imo State, Nigerians, particularly the youth are decisively and audaciously calling for the disbandment of SARS and for nationwide police reform to curtail further killings and harassment of its citizens.
The #EndSARS hashtag has resurfaced yet again, but this time around, our voices are being amplified all over the world, with Nigerians in the diaspora who have joined arms in disrupting the news cycle and causing enough noise on social media to gain the attention of the Nigerian government and international media houses. As many states in the nation enter their fourth day of protests, Nigerians in the diaspora are busy scheduling ways to peacefully iterate the efforts of their comrades in the country.
A journalist in the US, Adenike (@Deenike) has created a new hashtag #EndSARSProtestsDiaspora to simplify the process for Nigerians in the diaspora to source information on joining the protests happening in their cities. Here is what you need to know about the protests being held in Europe and America this weekend.
#EndSars
Protestors are being handled carelessly by law enforcers, so please be careful while you’re out. Before you find the protest nearest you, here are some handy tips for those who are going out to protest today:
In case of tear gas:
1. Cover as much of your body with clothes. Wear swimming goggles to protect eyes2. Water (poured slowly) or saline solution (sold in pharmacies) to flush eyes. It can be poured into smaller containers and distributed
3. Face towel to clean nose.#EndSars
— Nur (@Nurlalah) October 10, 2020
South Africa
There are currently protests being held in Pretoria, South Africa in solidarity with the #EndSARS movement. You can find more information here.
The Nigerian Embassy in South Africa wanted to crush the #EndSarsProtests in Pretoria so they called the SA police to come take my people away.
Instead, @folusoadegalu and @thelaraoriye, two seasoned lawyers, did on-the-spot advocacy to the SA police. Well done, folks. pic.twitter.com/0XPUfGzzHJ
— Ayo Sogunro – #Transformist (@ayosogunro) October 9, 2020
London
There is a peaceful protest being held in London this Sunday in solidarity with Nigerians back at home speaking up against the injustices of SARS.
Sunday at 12PM it is!! Nigeria 🇳🇬 High Commission London.
Let’s all come out and amplify our voices and demand change
PEACEFUL PROTEST! Cc @OgbeniDipo #EndSarsProtests #EndOppression pic.twitter.com/F6tumZoSVP
— MOELOGO (@moelogo) October 9, 2020
Atlanta
#EndSARSBrutality #EndSARS
AtlantaConsulate General of Nigeria
8060 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 3035012pm
10/11/2020 https://t.co/jChTAE7bEk— ak (@kayodeA___) October 9, 2020
New York
A protest will be held in New York on Sunday at the Nigerian embassy in the city.
NEW YORK, Nigerians are protesting Police Brutality on Sunday! #EndSarsNow #EndSarsProtests are going to the Nigerian Embassy. Contact @bolab33 for more information. Diaspora folks in NY and allies please show up and show out. pic.twitter.com/2mDKVktNsa
— #EndSARSNow (@Deenike) October 9, 2020
Those attending should please check out the protest routes below.
With extra hands on deck, here’s the route update for Sunday’s #endsars NYC protest. pic.twitter.com/kc8yBnTjHF
— PJ (@petahjay_) October 10, 2020
Washington D.C
Those in the DMV area, there will be a protest held in Washington D.C on Sunday.
As promised. Thanks to all who reached out to plan this! We meet on Sunday at 12 noon. #EndSARS https://t.co/769Mu3ADOf pic.twitter.com/qsws2poSev
— Olatunde Bakare #ENDSARS (@Backarray) October 9, 2020
Toronto/Ottawa
A protest is being held in Toronto today and more information will be updated shortly on the Ottawa protests.
I want to lead the #EndSARS protest here in Toronto, who cares to join me? Even if we are in Canada, let our voices be heard everywhere.#EndSARS #EndSarsProtests
— ‘Tunde Omotoye (@TundeTASH) October 9, 2020
Istanbul
Protests are being organised in Istanbul. Please state your interest here.
If you are in ISTANBUL and you are willing to join the #EndSARS Protest here ,Kindly send a DM!!!! Please RT for others!!! #EndSarsNow #EndSARSImmediately
— KENDRICK (@Pwill_carter) October 9, 2020
Berlin
A protest is being held in Berlin on Sunday.
#EndSARS protest in Berlin would be held on sunday, 11th October at the nigerian embassy in Berlin. address: Neue Jakobstraße 4, 10179. time: 12pm!!!! please pass this on! if you’re in berlin, come one, come all!! #EndSARS #EndSARSProtest
— afọpẹ́fólúwa (@abstractsth) October 9, 2020
Switzerland
A protest may be held on Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Nigerians in Switzerland willing to march to U.N headquarters in Geneva please hit me up..#EndSarsProtests #
— GT Emmanuel Nyeche LL.M (@godstimenyeche) October 9, 2020
Ghana
A protest is being held in Ghana on Tuesday.
#EndSARS As for those in Ghana, we meet here #EndSarsNow pic.twitter.com/xROwsex9i0
— NKWOR EMEKE BEST (@BestEmeke) October 10, 2020
Lagos
There will be protests holding in Ajah, Surulere, TBS, Festac and Mowe on Sunday morning.
Ajah Underbridge tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/IIqotKP5gk
— ONOMZ (@merakibyonome) October 10, 2020
Nairobi
On Tuesday 13th October, 2020 at 10am I will be leading my first peaceful March to the Nigerian High Commision here in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Message is Clear. We need to put an end to Police Brutality targeted towards our youths. #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality
Please RT & Share pic.twitter.com/n5qkCv8HMj
— Miracle 👑 (@its_Miracs) October 11, 2020
Epe
It not a crime to be a youth!!!
My people in Epe,we move on Tuesday. #EndSARS #EndSarsNow #ShutItAllDown #EndPoliceBrutality #EndSARS #EndSarsNow pic.twitter.com/R5Ve75lM3T
— #EndSARS (@Ola_fimihan) October 10, 2020
Minnesota
NIGERIANS IN MINNESOTA ARE PROTESTING PEACEFULLY ON MONDAY!!! #EndSARSProtest #EndSARS #EndSarsNow @SavvyRinu @mrmacaronii @prinzgbemi @MaziIbe_ @davido
Please RT pic.twitter.com/DsAzK4Ow89— OLA 💫 #EndSARS (@Midebaby_) October 11, 2020
Ebonyi State
If you’re in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state
Please come out tomorrowRT for awareness #EndSARS #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/mNf9pOuOKx
— Godson#endsars (@Godson49205720) October 11, 2020
Ilorin
Join us here if you’re in Ilorin tomorrow #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria #EndSarsNow pic.twitter.com/FSgn2oa8MN
— SKALES (@youngskales) October 11, 2020
At the moment, more Nigerians in the diaspora are setting up peaceful protests through the right channels so please revisit this post for more updates this weekend. We’ll continue to update this story and share useful resources as we find them.
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