Cleansing Quote by Ngugi wa Thiong'o
“Another phenomenon developing in Kenya is ethnic cleansing - and that's the thing that has made me very sad. Because some people will use the cover of the problems of rigged elections to do things that are unacceptable like ethnic cleansing and displacement of people. It's completely unacceptable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Kenyan politics, 2021
Ethnic cleansing is condemned, highlighting the misuse of electoral issues to justify atrocities.
In simple terms: Ethnic cleansing is unacceptable.
Key Takeaway
Stand against political violence.
Themes
politics
human rights
ethics
Mood
serious
condemnatory
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- African politics
- humanitarian law
- social justice
Key Concepts
genocide
electoral manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can elections be protected from abuse?
- What mechanisms prevent ethnic violence?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes behind conflict.
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