African gang panic in Melbourne: Lessons from a scare …
WEBNewsrooms went on high alert for African offending, trawling police media releases and court listings for reports about suspects of “African appearance” or with African-sounding names.
African gangs in Melbourne are a problem, police admit, as …
WEBJan 2, 2018 · Victorian police have conceded Melbourne has a problem with African street gangs, after earlier insisting there were no gangs in the city, as the State Government rejects criticism it has dropped the ball on the problem.
The true scale of crime involving African youth in Melbourne
WEBFor more than two years, media reports have portrayed Melbourne as a city under siege, in the grip of a crime wave, overrun by African gangs.
Apex, MTS: VIC cop says ‘gang crisis’ claims are ‘utter garbage’ | news …
WEBA SOCIAL media campaign is fighting back against claims of a “street gang crisis” in Melbourne, with African-Australians highlighting everyday achievements in their communities.
Why the media are to blame for racialising Melbourne’s ‘African gang ...
WEBAug 1, 2018 · The death of a 19-year-old Sudanese woman at a party in Melbourne earlier this month was linked in some reports with gang violence – something Victorian police ruled out.
Blood Drill Killers Melbourne: African leaders slam new gang | news…
WEBJan 9, 2019 · The splinter group of violent youths from the African community in Melbourne, calling themselves “BDK”, have been linked to organised crime outfits.
So-called 'African gangs' dominated headlines at the last …
WEBNov 17, 2022 · A Liberal Party flyer depicting hooded youths and warning against gangs in the suburbs was handed out in Melbourne's south-east, in a move criticised for drumming up racist fear.
Melbourne people 'scared to go out at night': Dutton on African gangs …
WEBJan 3, 2018 · Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton believes people in Melbourne are "scared to go out at restaurants" at night because of African street gang violence, as the Victorian government stands firm over its response to youth crime.
Melbourne mayors call for end to 'African gangs' talk | SBS News
WEBAug 13, 2018 · Eight Melbourne mayors have called for unity and end to the talk about so-called "African gangs" which has repeatedly made news headlines this year. African-Australian leaders in Victoria have said the “gang” rhetoric is an example of fear-mongering and has vilified their community to the point some now feel unwelcome in the state.
What's behind the 'African gangs' fallout? | SBS News
WEBJul 24, 2018 · Throughout the year, several protests have been organised in Melbourne in support of the African-Australian community. The next such event has been triggered by the controversial Channel 7 segment.
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