On Tuesday night, London’s Metropolitan Police were called to break up a violent confrontation between dozens of African citizens in the heart of the British capital. The altercation, which occurred after accusations of exploitation and deception, stemmed from the participants’ involvement in a paid demonstration.
Sources close to the situation revealed that the brawlers came from several African nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Chad, Eritrea, and Sudan. The group had been recruited to take part in a mass demonstration in Central London, with the promise of payment for their attendance. However, when the promised payment failed to materialize, tensions escalated into a dispute over wages.
The situation quickly escalated, leading to the destruction of a luxury Mercedes and multiple arrests. Among those detained was a leader of SAF-aligned Sudanese Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), as well as an individual holding a diplomatic passport who was removed from the scene without charges being filed against him.
Security sources confirmed that an investigation is underway to identify the organizers of this controversial demonstration. The incident has sparked widespread concerns in both political and media circles about the exploitation of migrants and Africans in politically driven actions in exchange for financial compensation.
This event highlights the growing issue of unethical practices involving some activists and political figures, raising alarms that such parties may be using illegal methods to boost their political and media influence at the expense of genuine activism and ethical standards.
