Les aventures de Karibu l’incognito. La double penalité
Tshisuaka, Albert (aka Tshitshi)
Illustrator country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Scenarist: Tshisuaka, Albert (aka Tshitshi)
Scenarist country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Language: French
Keywords: drugs; injustice; jail; migration; police; poverty
PROJECT:
Mention Africa e Mediterraneo Award 2003-2004, category "Human Rights"
PUBLISHED IN:
Published in: edited by S. Federici e A. Marchesini Reggiani, Africa Comics 2003, Lai-momo, Sasso Marconi 2004
The adventures of unknown Karibu. The double penalty – A young illegal migrant is in a desperate situation because of his deprived life and lack of dignity in Brussels; a condition which he would never have imagined existed before getting there. He gets involved in drug dealing and agrees to deliver a big stash of drugs. Unfortunately, the police arrest him soon after.
The trial ends and the young man is sentenced to 4 years in jail and repatriation at the end of his penalty. But his lawyer will appeal the verdict in Court…
Technique: Felt tip pen on paper
Black and White
Original drawings
Year: 2003
Dimensions: 29,7 x 42 cm
Inventory: inv. 548 / coll. CX29.CONGO.TSHITSHI.3
Number of sheets: 4
Notes: Each page is made up of two or more pieces of sheet