WATCH: Trevor Noah questions whether a war is better suited for African countries

WATCH: Trevor Noah questions whether a war is better suited for African countries

He calls out the media coverage of the Ukraine-Russia conflict

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Our very own Trevor Noah has taken the streets to speak out about the comments and language used to describe the Ukraine-Russia conflict. 

These are alleged double standards he's calling out. 

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The most recent episode has him sharing several viral clips of reporters reporting on how Ukraine was not a “developing nation or third world country”. 

They are describing the country as a “prosperous middle-class region” and the scenes of Ukrainians fleeing war were “unimaginable compared to those living in Africa or the Middle East”.

Trevor criticises the reporters for being stunned by the violence unfolding in a “relatively civilised” and “relatively European” country.

Is that not offensive? 

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So it looks like they are saying this war or conflict is more fitted for African or Middle Eastern countries. 

Have a look at this: 

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We have to admit, he's correct about following a war on social media in the modern world. 

It is so strange and wild and somewhat funny with all the memes! 

“My whole timeline this week was 'Ukrainian civilians picking up weapons, rocket hitting a building ... [viral meme] Uncut gems. Tanks rolling into Kyiv ... Uncut gems. Uniting the people of Ukraine ...Did I say uncut gems?',” Trevor said.

We are living in a history module, LIVE!

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