Nitish Joganah (Kolektif): “Desann an-mas dan lari pou liber pei demon ladrog”
It's a record we could have done without. Mauritius leads the six African countries identified by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for the consumption of synthetic drugs, ranking seventh out of 193 member countries. Other statistics give chills down your spine: no less than 1,600 cases linked to synthetic drugs since January 2025, 1,068 drivers tested positive for synthetic drugs after more than 1.8 million road checks. 44 accidents involving drivers under the influence... Nothing seems to stop this spiral in light of the videos which abound on the web showing young individuals with haggard looks, seeming to have convulsive attacks after having consumed synthetic drugs.
“Legalize cannabis to combat hard drugs” The idea was inconceivable a quarter of a century ago. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then and the idea seems to be gaining ground 27 years after the controversial concert-rally organized by the Republican Movement (MR) at rue Edward VII, Rose-Hill. On stage, on this famous February 21, 1999, Nitish Joganah rubbed shoulders with other champions of the decriminalization of gandia, like a certain Joseph Réginald Topize. 27 years later, the singer of the group Latanier, with the outspokenness that characterizes him, raises his voice: “We've been harping on this for years. Legaliz gandia! Legaliz gandiaâ! Personn pann ekouteâ! La natir vini depi le kreater sa. Dan komie fet relizie zot fim saâ? Dir mo pe koz manti. Guet sa bez lor nou la zordi.No social environment is spared from synthetic drugs: poor or rich, inhabitants of cities or villages. Desann an-mas dan lari pou liber pei demon ladrogÂ!â»
The singer Sky To Be, in search of redemption after having been plunged into the hell of addiction, was present at this press point.Ti zil malad is the title of the song that he revealed on Friday evening, the clip of which is available on YouTube, with the highlight being the distress of families suffering the wrath of their loved ones prey to synthetic drugs. He says he wants to take his pilgrim's staff to "do what I should have always done". rules of accessibility and legal age of consumption and control of the quality of the products.
Jean Emmanuel Sournoise, vice-president of Kolektif 420, launched a strong appeal to the population. “Nou bann zenn an danze.” He invites Mauritians to participate in large numbers in a peaceful march planned for June 27 at 11 a.m., the starting point of which will be the Ma center
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