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Gaza Attack: 63 Women may be Killed Daily if Ceasefire is Not Achieved- Palestine Envoy
Gaza Attack: 63 Women may be Killed Daily if Ceasefire is Not Achieved- Palestine Envoy
By: Michael Mike
Palestine Authorities have said the estimated figure of 9,000 women death in the ongoing attacks in Gaza by Israeli forces is an underestimation, decrying that at current rate of attack an average of 63 women will continue to be killed daily.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja at the weekend, the Palestine Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Abu Shawesh lamented that as of March 6, 30,717 Palestinians have been killed and 72,156 injured, with 8000 still missing under the rubble, alleging that the Israeli Occupation Force has denied rescue teams access to reach and save them those trapped under the rubbles.
Shawesh who also alleged that as at last Monday, the Israeli army has killed 364 medical staff members and arrested 269, including hospital directors, noted that they have also targeted 155 health institutions, put 32 hospitals and 53 health centres out of service, and targeted 126 ambulances.
The envoy who raised an alarm that epidemic may soon erupt in the war torn area, noted that they have detected about one million cases of infectious diseases.
He decried that: “As of March 4th, 16 infants have died due to severe malnutrition and drought resulting from the strict Israeli military blockade and the war of starvation policy it imposed.”
He said though the UN Women issued seven facts prove that the war on Gaza is also a war on women, but claimed that the figure of casualties may have been underestimated.
He said: “An estimated 9,000 women have been reportedly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza to date. This figure is likely an underestimation, as many more women are reported to be dead under the rubble
Every day the war in Gaza continues, at the current rate, an average of 63 women will continue to be killed. An estimated 37 mothers are killed every day, leaving their families devastated and their children with diminished protection. More than 4 out of 5 women (84 per cent) report that their family eats half or less of the food they used to before the war began, with mothers and adult women being those tasked with sourcing food, yet eating last, less, and least than everyone else.”
As of today, 12 Palestinian prisoners have been killed in the last 153 days, including Ahmad Qadeeh, a 78-year-old who was detained with his family on February 7 and subjected to torture.
He said regarding the Gazans prisoners, according to Haaretz, the Israeli newspaper, “27 Gaza detainees have died in custody at Israeli military facilities since the outbreak of the war, according to figures obtained by Haaretz.”
He claimed that this means that the death toll of Palestinian prisoners is 39 since the eruption of the current Israeli genocidal war.
Shawesh said: “The total number of Palestinian political prisoners is 9,100, with 3,558 administrative detainees, 57 women, and 200 children as of March 5. These figures exclude detainees from Gaza.
He lamented that the Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza’s population into internal displacement amid acute shortages of food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.
Gaza Attack: 63 Women may be Killed Daily if Ceasefire is Not Achieved- Palestine Envoy
Gunmen kill two, one missing in Sokoto village attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected terrorists have killed two civilians and left one person missing after an attack on Bargaja Village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, security sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of March 15 when armed men infiltrated the community and carried out the attack before fleeing the area.
Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army operating under the Garrison responded to the incident at about 1:28 a.m. after receiving reports of the attack.
On arrival, the troops confirmed that two civilians had been killed, while another resident was declared missing. The soldiers immediately launched a pursuit operation, but no contact was made with the attackers.
The troops have since intensified aggressive patrols in the area to prevent further attacks and deny the assailants freedom of movement.
Residents were also advised to promptly report suspicious activities to enable security forces respond swiftly to threats.
Gunmen kill two, one missing in Sokoto village attack
Troops engage terrorists, recover rifle, motorcycle in Katsina operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have engaged suspected terrorists and recovered a rifle and a motorcycle during separate operations in Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas of Katsina State, security sources said.
Sources disclosed that at about 7:45 a.m. on March 15, troops of 17 Brigade Nigerian Army operating from Forward Operating Base Mabai made contact with suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol along the Kankara–Mabai Road.
The encounter occurred around Ruwan Lafia crossing point, where the troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight, forcing them to flee and abandoning a motorcycle, which has been taken into custody.
In a related development, troops from Forward Operating Base Malumfashi responded to intelligence on terrorist activities at Ruwan Sanyi Village in Malumfashi LGA at about 11:10 p.m. on March 14.
On arrival, the troops engaged the terrorists, who fled with gunshot wounds as indicated by blood stains found on a recovered motorcycle. During subsequent exploitation of the area, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with 17 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Security sources said troops continue to dominate the general area to deny the terrorists freedom of action.
Troops engage terrorists, recover rifle, motorcycle in Katsina operations
Troops repel terrorits ambush in To be
By: Zagazola Manama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.
According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.
The troops immediately reinforced their positions and engaged the attackers in a gun battle, successfully repelling the ambush.
Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents who fled fo the forest.
Military authorities say clearance and patrol operations are continuing in the area to prevent further attacks and maintain security along the corridor.
Troops repel terrorits ambush in To be
Gunmen kill two, one missing in Sokoto village attack
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Troops repel terrorits ambush in To be
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