Tag Archives: Nigeria

Sweet Crude

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Josh Kitlas

A quick reminder of how rough it is south of the Sahara. From YouTube.com: Sweet Crude is a documentary film about the Niger Delta of Nigeria — the humanitarian and environmental devastation there in the wake of 50 years of … Continue reading →

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Massacre in Jos South, 7 March 2010

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Josh Kitlas

In the early hours of 7 March, armed Fulani Muslims arrived from Bauchi during curfew hours and killed up to 500 villagers in Dogo Na Hawa, Rastat, and Zot in Bukuru (Jos South Headquarters). This video was shot soon after … Continue reading →

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Niger Delta Watch

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Josh Kitlas

Using text messages, emails or an online form, anyone can submit reports on incidents that are happening around the beleagured Niger Delta into a central system. Displacements, Gas flares, Oil spills, Human rights abuses, Community empowerment, Peace building, Development projects, … Continue reading →

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Ed Kashi

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Josh Kitlas

I spent a VERY long time on this site. Amazing. From http://www.edkashi.com/: Ed Kashi is a photojournalist, filmmaker and educator dedicated to documenting the social and political issues that define our times. A sensitive eye and an intimate relationship to … Continue reading →

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Atrocities in Jos

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Josh Kitlas

I lived in Nigeria for quite some time. I even visited Jos on occassion. It was always known as a ‘lovely place’. And it was. Until now. I simply cannot believe that this genocide is going on and the world … Continue reading →

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