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The Changing Dynamics of Protest: Political Hashtagging, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, & Hacktivism
The Changing Dynamics of Protest: Political Hashtagging, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, & Hacktivism
December 18, 2020
Young Nigerians have taken to the streets demanding the shut down of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) due to police brutality. They have been chanting “Enough is Enough,” for nearly two weeks. #EndSARS was trending globally for several days after video footage was released, depicting SARS officers shooting a young man and driving off in his vehicle, committing the very crime they were set up to address.
In 1992 SARS was formed to address armed robberies and other violent threats, using almost any measure necessary. They do not wear uniforms or carry identification and they have been accused of committing brutal torture, extrajudicial killings, and sexual violence against offenders. The rallying hashtag #EndSARS has received attention internationally, been twe