July 29,2020
While online speech is rarely implicated in initial violent incidents, social media platforms increasingly feature dangerous speech afterward – which increases the risk of additional violence.
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February 22,2019
Along with CITAD, the DSP recommends six strategies for resisting the spread of Dangerous Speech and its potential to inspire violence as Nigeria enters its 2019 election season.
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February 15,2019
Candidates’ calls for peace follow a long string of Dangerous Speech and false allegations from all sides; we fervently hope for free and peaceful elections.
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August 10,2018
In Nigeria, conflicts driven by Dangerous Speech and legitimate grievances have raised concerns that 2019 elections may spark mass violence.
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February 01,2017
This report from CITAD, a Nigerian organization dedicated to the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for development and good governance, shares the findings of a Dangerous Speech monitoring project during Nigeria’s 2015 elections.
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January 25,2015
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from the MacArthur Foundation and the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation…
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