Vel Moonien

Correspondant. gCaptain. Le Quotidien de la Réunion. RSF

[AFRODAD @AFRODAD2011]

#AFROMEDI3
#Session9
Blowing the whistle is a risky decision to make as a journalist.Sometimes ,it is the authorities themeselves you maybe exposing.We need to promote and strengthen laws and practices that allow protection of whistle blowers identities.
- @WaihigaMwaura

[Karen McVeigh @karenmcveigh1]

Revealed: most of EU delegation to crucial fishing talks made up of fishery lobbyists https://t.co/pfevVJPRm0

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

🇬🇼 How does #cocaine flow through #GuineaBissau?

💊 Entering the coastline from #LatinAmerica, before being transferred northwards and then to Europe, take a look at the map to find out more ⤵️

🔗 https://t.co/UeMucC0PGK

[African Arguments @africaarguments]

“It’s important to reiterate that across Africa, the government itself is responsible for funding, creating and disseminating #disinformation...” https://t.co/QcOX2TorgE

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

Thank you to our panellists for presenting their research on the evolving illicit drug trade in the western Indian Ocean

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

Parc Coson is a key drug selling spot in Mauritius, and many people who use drugs (PWUD) travel to the area to buy drugs.

https://t.co/Mi45oWndpd

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

Since 2015, long-standing heroin flows have been joined by a flood of synthetic cannabinoids, which have fundamentally disrupted drug markets in Mauritius, Mayotte and the Comoros islands.

@velmoonien discusses the drug markets and networks in Mauritius.

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

Growing volumes of heroin are being trafficked via Madagascar, which also operates as a significant cannabis exporter in the inter-island drugs economy.

.@juliastanyard explains how the drug market is evolving in the region 👉 https://t.co/zF6CKs45vt

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

The islands of the western Indian Ocean have been impacted by illicit drug markets.
Mauritius and the Seychelles report some of the highest rates of heroin consumption in the world.

@Lucia_Bird_Ruiz, @juliastanyard, @itobiantsoa, & @velmoonien discuss 👉 https://t.co/zF6CKs45vt

[Le Monde Afrique @LeMonde_Afrique]

Depuis un an, ce type de commerce est interdit pour limiter la propagation du Covid-19, renforçant la vulnérabilité des travailleurs informels. https://t.co/0ejm3BaISb

[Vel Moonien @velmoonien]

@elodievialle Il y des publications qui t'imposent malheureusement des coupes. Surtout avec la pandémie.

[Le Monde @lemondefr]

A Bruxelles, des internautes avaient appelé sur les réseaux sociaux à participer à une « boum », une grande fête devant réunir des disc-jockeys. C'était un poisson d'avril, mais cela a réuni 3 000 personnes et dégénéré en émeute contre les restrictions https://t.co/brz5ej5FFg

[RSF @RSF_inter]

#Maurice : 2 médias privés @lexpressmaurice et @TOPFMMAURITIUS empêchés d'accéder aux conférences de presse du Premier Ministre @PKJugnauth sur les conséquences de la marée noire. Informer est un droit et le libre accès à l'information une nécessité !

[zeenat hansrod @zxnt]

Shocking cases of #PoliceBrutality in #Maurtius
Report by @velmoonien
Video footages circulating show #policemen & members of #SpecialMobileForce beating & kicking unarmed individuals and using foul language
Lauded by a minister but senior officers lament
https://t.co/gdUdqrPS1b

[Automobile Magazine @automobilemag]

Is a Mustang-based Lincoln coupe in the cards? Find out what’s next from the luxury marque right here.
https://t.co/Eh5vAueCjA

[Jean Luc Emile @JlEmile]

Le @MediaTrust_mru déplore l’attitude de la police mauricienne à l’égard de 3 journalistes @RSF_inter @velmoonien

[Le Journal du Geek @JournalDuGeek]

La Chine censure Winnie l’Ourson parce qu’il ressemble trop au président https://t.co/8h8Q1n0gtP

[Autoblog @therealautoblog]

#TBT: @Toyota's #FT4X concept at the @NYAutoShow https://t.co/FMObocrqCF

#NYIAS 🗽

[Muscle Cars @TheMuscleCar]

WOW

[The Guardian @guardian]

Boris Johnson has 'cold war mentality' over Syria, says Corbyn https://t.co/49V3cqLTl0