Opinion
Why are Egyptian troops killing so many Africans?
Posted Sunday, September 27 2009 at 17:08
The Egyptian regime, under President Hosni Mubarak, has been murdering any Africans who strayed into Egypt, or who are seen at their border.
Indeed, since May this year alone, Egyptian troops have shot and killed 12 African migrants at its strategic Sinai border, who were claimed to be heading for Israel. I have read so many such shootings in the past.
The question is: Why this savagery? Who is President Mubarak attempting to please? Is he the only African leader besieged by opportunity-seeking migrants?
Africa is facing gigantic problems like poverty, droughts, famines, pestilence, unemployment and civil strife. We must desist from cheapening our lives by killing our people like one might kill pigs.
It is disturbing that both the United Nations and the African Union are tight-lipped as Egypt kills innocent African fortune-seekers.
Prof Ochieng’ teaches History at Maseno University.
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Submitted by kuku123Posted September 28, 2009 09:44 PM
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Submitted by Kensal
Quick to cry racism, well you should control your borders than balme others. This should act as a deterent, why do people risk their lives going to places they are not welcome! Better forever live with your dignity than forever live begging on your knees.
Posted September 28, 2009 09:36 PM -
Submitted by lishawish
It is sad but what we must remember is that Egypt and all arab nations (that are in the african continet)do not consider themselves as africa. They have instead always considered themselves as better. Something to do with the food chain. We will always be at the bottom, even if one of our own is currently the one of the most powerful presidents.
Posted September 28, 2009 07:06 PM -
Submitted by Sunburn
It is just typically Arab racist mentality, and who are more vicious racists than even Europeans. Like you say, slavery is practised in the Maghreb to this day, so no surprises there. African leaders are to blame for this state of affairs because of their ignorance and selfish disregard for their kin.
Posted September 28, 2009 11:52 AM -
Submitted by wuod_aketch
It is time Africans woke up and started facing the realities courageously. Running away from one's problems is not a solution. The cost of liberty and prosperity is sometimes very expensive - many lives can be lost in the process of trying to achieve both. This is what Kenyans experienced last year after the elections. I can say it was worth while. The French say that you cannot eat an omelet without breaking the egg.
Posted September 28, 2009 10:13 AM
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Ochie, Egyptians are doing American's dirty and trying to please the occupation forces jewish apartheid.