Proverb in the local language
بلداً ما فيها تمساح يقدل فيها الورل
Crocodiles and lizards
Proverb's direct translation
In a country where there is no crocodile, a monitor lizard swaggers.
Proverb's meaning
In a chaotic country where any effective authority is absent, any person with some power can engage in corrupt behaviour.
Equivalent proverb
When the cat is away, the mice play.
From: Sudan
