見ていた記事メモ（2021-07-18）：ここ数日の大ニュース

　南ア、Zuma元大統領の収監をきっかけに暴動・略奪、死亡者発生。

BBC South Africa Zuma riots: What's behind the violence and looting? 17 Jul 2021 By Nick Ericsson


BBC South African says riots over Zuma jailing pre-planned - Cyril Ramaphosa 17 Jul 2021 By Shingai Nyoka

「Riots were sparked by the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.

The death toll has risen to 212, up by almost 100 since Thursday, the government said.」

「Police officers have been protecting deliveries of food to supermarkets after days of widespread looting led to shortages.」

「The president said the riots were an attempt to hijack South Africa's democracy. He told supporters that instigators had been identified, but didn't elaborate.

"We are going after them," he added.」

「Soldiers have been deployed to potential flashpoints and police are providing escorts for the transportation of oxygen, medicines and other key goods, she said.」

　扇動者が居るぞ―というのは、わりと一般人民に対する煽り、「魔女狩り」へのゲートウェイになりかねないので、余り私の趣味ではないなあ。

　ドイツ・ベルギーでの大洪水。

BBC In pictures: Deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium 15 Jul 2021

BBC Germany floods: Dozens killed after record rain in Germany and Belgium 16 Jul 2021

ビデオ記事：「Drone footage shows flood damage in Germany and Belgium（17 Jul）」

BBC Europe floods: At least 120 dead and hundreds unaccounted for 17 Jul 2021

　…日本だと、それなりにざらにあるからなあ、水害。「おお、これはおおごとだなあ」とは思うものの、その「おおごと」の感覚はちょっと違っているかも。