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Abahlali baseMjondolo - the Shack Dwellers Movement of South Africa

Intitulé de l'initiative:
Abahlali baseMjondolo - the Shack Dwellers Movement of South Africa
Position sur la carte:
Pays:
South Africa
Rédacteur:
Dara Kell, Christopher Nizza
Langue:
Anglais
Date de l'initiative:
27/04/2009
Organisateurs:
The shack dwellers movement of South Africa
Contenu:
Shack Dwellers from around the country will come together to mourn UnFreedom Day. The 27th of April, 2009 is the 15th anniversary of democracy in South Africa.
Thématiques:
expulsions , accés aux services de base
Documents associés:
Still reeling from the recent xenophobic attacks on immigrant slum dwellers, the country is preparing for a controversial election. Mayors and government officials promise slum dwellers houses in return for votes while massive state-of-the-art soccer stadiums are being built 2010 World Cup. Shack dwellers march in peaceful protest, and police respond with pistols, rubber bullets and sjamboks. Every day, thousands move from the rural areas into the cities looking for a better life, and unlawful evictions intensify,
:
Gabriele Francescotto