Violence

From the Stadium to the Streets, Why a Soccer Riot has Turned Political

By Carol Zall ⋅ February 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Protesters on the streets of Cairo (Photo: BBC video)

Magdi Abdelhadi dissects the unrest that was sparked off Wednesday night when a brawl after a soccer match in Port Said left 74 people dead.

Riots in Egypt Lead to Sackings

By Rahul Joglekar ⋅ February 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Empty seats following violence at an Egyptian soccer match (Photo: NewsLook/Reuters)

The Egyptian Prime Minister, Kamal al-Ganzouri, has announced that the board of the Egyptian Football Association has been sacked and all its members placed under investigation.

Kenyan Officials Charged With Crimes Against Humanity

By The World ⋅ January 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. (Photo: Vincent van Zeijst/Wikipedia)

The charges relate to an episode of brutal ethnic violence that followed elections four years ago.

Cartoon Slideshow: Fury Over Continued Violence in Syria

By Carol Hills ⋅ January 6, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

There’s anger, sadness and downright fury over the continued violence in Syria. Much of the vitriol is directed against Arab League observers who arrived in Syria in late December to monitor the situation. There’s widespread feeling — which you’ll see in these cartoons — that the observers are ignoring the violence all around them.

Congolese Plea for Conflict-Minerals-Free iPhone

By The World ⋅ January 4, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

An iPhone 3G. (Photo: Feureau/Wikipedia)

A Congolese lawyer and activist is trying to get Apple to commit to making a conflict-free iPhone.

Violence Overshadows Hope in South Sudan

By The World ⋅ January 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Thousands of fighters from one ethnic group, the Lou Nuer, attacked a town populated by members of a rival tribe, the Murle.

Attacks on Women Protesters in Egypt

By The World ⋅ December 19, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

Mona Eltahawy (Courtesy of monaeltahawy.com)

A shocking image from the clashes shows a woman wearing an Islamic robe being dragged, semi-clothed and unconscious, by soldiers.

Bracing for Election Violence in Congo

By The World ⋅ December 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Post-election turmoil in Congo has its residents on edge.

Early Intervention for Kids in Guatemala Gangs

By Myles Estey ⋅ October 25, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

A youth program in Guatemala City reaches out to at-risk kids before they become involved in gang violence.

Yemen’s Leader In Surprise Return

By The World ⋅ September 23, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

President Ali Abdullah Saleh (Photo: www.kremlin.ru./Wiki Commons)

Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh has returned from Saudi Arabia three months after surviving an assassination attempt.

Jo’burg Is Safe/Not Safe (Delete One)

By Alex Gallafent ⋅ September 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Security in Johannesburg, South Africa (Photo: Jeff Attaway/Flickr)

I’m in Johannesburg thanks to the International Reporting Project: There’ll be lots to say here and on the radio about South Africa and race, and race and religion, and religion and sexuality, and sexuality and HIV/AIDS. But for now, a few thoughts on public safety in Johannesburg.