In the midst of what has been described as a nationwide uprising, Tunisian authorities have arrested several bloggers, activists and a rap artist.
Al Jazeera reports that two web activists, Slim Amamou and Azyz Amamy, have not been heard from since Thursday (January 6). Reporters Without Borders (RSF) indicated that it had been alerted that six bloggers and activists had been arrested or had disappeared in Tunisia, and that others were likely being targeted.
Among those arrested is rapper Hamada Ben-Amor, a 22-year-old emcee who wrote a song critical of his goverment’s policies.
“Some 30 plainclothes policemen came to our house to arrest Hamada and took him away without ever telling us where to. When we asked why they were arresting him, they said ‘he knows why’,” said Hamada’s brother, Hamdi.
Hamada, known to fans as “The General,” released a song on the internet two weeks ago titled, “President, Your People Are Dying.”
“We are asking for the release of all those who are in jail for just telling the story of what is going on in their country,” said Jean-Francois Julliard.
“And we are asking above all for journalists to have access to what is going on in the country at the moment.”
It’s pretty fucking ridiculous the way the world is. I personally haven’t heard the song but it’s no secret what fate awaits this young kid for expressing himself. I don’t even have much more to add other than this shit makes me sick to my fucking stomach.
Bump- This is important
Yo this is way fucked up! Big up Hamada for speakin what needs to be heard and not givin a fuck! Stay strong
Our rappers dont realize how good they got it! I mean imagine Immortal Technique, Jay-Z, Eminem, Nas, KANYE WEST, and a lot more being arrested for saying some shit about the fucked up system! God Bless America!
that young nigga wast just talking real
Real Talk. A move like that makes the dude a legend straight up. Good look for standing up. Hopefully they let them go.
This is his song you cant understand what he is saying but it sounds like he is going off
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd9J4O6z0-c
Hey man !
You can’t know How much I really appreciate your post about my country.
But it’s not new. We have the same prez since ’87 ! and all Rappers, rebel artists have been arrested ’cause they talked about the hard conditions in Tunisia : work, life, censoreship…
And “The General” talks about that in his song. A man died the last month, burning himself because the cops took him his works.
So thank you again man !
“And if you don’t know now you knowww”
speak truth
Hip-Hop being used to voice the ills and problems in Tunisia. That’s the right way to do it. Fuck the Tunisian Govt. Too bad these house niggas in the U.S. won’t do nothing like that.
Big up to Hiphopdx for posting this…haven’t heard about it on any news channel and this has been happening for weeks now. I work with a few of the most gifted artists (rappers + producers) in Tunisia in Hip-Hop and its a shame what they tell me is going on right now…..my prayers are with the people.
thats sick artist are standing up to the govt and they jus tryin to kill and control us all
FIGHT THE POWER
if you feel me
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxEtfs36qpg
a blunt smokin beer drinkin spic who tells it how it is
fuck africa
fuck you bitch! stupid slave decendent. ignoanus.punk,son of a crack head bitch.penis breath,asshole.
Regards
AFRICA!
yo selfish fuggers aint hiphop. u shoulda rather reconize the potential power that we have when considering that we are everywhere nowadays instead of dropping racist slurs. if all of us would collab we could change the world
True…and on dat note Hip Hop almost became some kind of a revolutionary movement but those few cats weren’t taken seriously in the 90’s wit’ dat as a result them muthafuckaz throwin’ racist slurs ‘r those dat support dat fake new Hip Hop shit
Shit! I wonder what my own government would do if I could get behind the mic & say whatever shit I feel about like I always wanted to do with my frustrated ass…I’m sure them corrupt South African fat cats would murder my ass. Peace out 2 that Hamada cat & his peoples and fuck his government too. Dedicate Gangsta Gibbs’ National Anthem 2 them
Post the song!! dont let their work be for nothing; dont let the message disappear!