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Israel’s New Displacement Order: Aid Organisations Warn of Escalation of Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza

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Israel’s New Displacement Order: Aid Organisations Warn of Escalation of Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza

By: Michael Mike

Aid organisations have warned of dramatic escalation of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza following Israel issuance of new mass displacement orders to Palestinian occupying in part of the war-torn city.

A statement on Wednesday signed by a conglomerate of aid organisations including ActionAid, Action for Humanity, CARE International, Danish Refugee Council (DRC), DanChurchAid (DCA), Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS), HelpAge International, Humanity & Inclusion/ Handicap International (HI), Islamic Relief
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), Médecins du Monde France, Spain and Switzerland, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA)
Oxfam, Plan International, Premiere Urgence Internationale, Save the Children, Terre des Hommes Italia, The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and War Child warned that Israel’s new displacement orders in northern Gaza threaten to force civilians into ever-shrinking areas and endanger aid operations.

The statement read that: “On 6 October 2024, Israel issued new mass displacement orders targeting the remaining Palestinians of the northern Gaza Strip, ordering them to leave to the south. This move will worsen the already dire humanitarian situation in the north and has prevented international and national humanitarian organisations from carrying out already very limited life-saving aid operations. The new orders have obstructed humanitarian actors from providing necessities such as health services, clean water, food and nutrition services, taking away the remaining lifelines for the civilian population.”

It added that: “Nowhere in Gaza is safe for civilians. Given the severity of the needs, humanitarian actors must be able to distribute aid and continue their work, without threat of displacement or military operations. The undersigned aid organisations urge all parties to the conflict to uphold their obligations to protect civilians and facilitate unhindered humanitarian access at all times.”

The statement added that: “The UN estimates 400,000 people remain in the north. On Sunday, Israel ordered residents to flee through dangerous routes to already overcrowded areas such as Al-Mawasi in the south. These areas remain insecure with active fighting and routine airstrikes, despite being unilaterally designated by Israel as a “humanitarian zone”. Given the short notice to move and the large population in the affected area, many are likely to remain, increasing the risk of further civilian casualties.

“The undersigned aid organisations demand the protection of all civilians in line with international humanitarian law and are particularly concerned about children, pregnant women with complications or at advanced stages of pregnancy and other people who are sick, older people, persons with disabilities, or are otherwise unable to leave. The new orders impact Palestinians living close to the Netzarim corridor. Further reports indicate that Israel intends to expand the Netzarim corridor to reinforce the separation between the north and south, effectively preventing people from returning north and further restricting aid flow to a population already enduring catastrophic levels of hunger.

“Civilians who do not leave the area do not lose their right to protection. Under international humanitarian law, Israel is defined as the occupying power and a party to the conflict. Both roles carry obligations to guarantee the protection of the civilian population and facilitate their unhindered access to humanitarian aid.

According to the statement, Paula Gaviria Betancur, UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons has said that “Israel is seeking to permanently alter the composition of Gaza’s population with ever-expanding evacuation orders and widespread and systematic attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure”, in violation of IHL.

The aid organisations call for a permanent ceasefire, the protection of civilians and a scale up of humanitarian aid.

The aid organisations noted that the forcible transfer of Palestinian civilians in Gaza is a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention and does not amount to a permissible evacuation, adding that relocation areas have not provided safety, adequate shelter or essential services, and there has also been no guarantee that displaced populations will be able to return once hostilities end.

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Eight killed, six injured as armed men attack bus in Plateau

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Eight killed, six injured as armed men attack bus in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Fulani militias have attacked a commercial bus conveying passengers from Bokkos Market, killing eight people and injuring six others in Plateau State, the police have confirmed.

Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 5:00 p.m. along the Mangor village road in Bokkos Local Government Area.

The victims were returning to Chirang and Mile Bakwai villages after the day’s market activities when the assailants ambushed them and opened fire on the vehicle.

As a result, eight persons died on the spot, while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were evacuated to a nearby health facility.

A combined team of troops of the Special Task Force (STF) were swiftly mobilised to the scene.

The Security forces engaged the attackers in a gun duel and pursued them into the forest. During the clearance operations, one officer from the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) sustained a gunshot wound and was initially treated at a local clinic before being transferred to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for further medical attention.

Security forces said clearance operations are still ongoing in the area, with additional reinforcements deployed to restore calm and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

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Police inspector killed in ambush while on special duty in Plateau

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Police inspector killed in ambush while on special duty in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Inspector Philemon Akawu, who was attacked by suspected hoodlums while on special duty in Bokkos Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred early Wednesday morning near Yelwa Nono village, where the officer was deployed for internal security operations.

According to police sources, Akawu, was posted from the Department of Operations (DOPS) in Jos and had been assigned to Yelwa Nono for reinforcement duty due to rising security threats in the area.

The officer was said to have been ambushed and killed in a bush close to the security camp at about 7:30 a.m. while performing his duties.

Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bokkos visited the scene of the crime and coordinated the evacuation of the corpse, which was deposited at Luna Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

Police sources confirmed that investigations have been launched and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those behind the heinous act.

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FCT police arrest 82 suspects in coordinated raids across black spots

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FCT police arrest 82 suspects in coordinated raids across black spots

By: Zagazola Makama

A coordinated night operation by security operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has led to the arrest of 82 suspects during simultaneous raids on identified black spots and uncompleted buildings.

Zagazola Makama reports that the operation, which took place on Saturday, July 26, around 11:40 p.m., was carried out across multiple locations including Kubwa, Gwagwa, Maitama, Iddo, Jikwoyi, Dawaki, and Dutse Alhaji.

During the raids, law enforcement personnel targeted areas notorious for criminal activities, including abandoned and uncompleted buildings that often serve as hideouts for miscreants.

A total of 82 individuals were arrested in connection with various offences. Security agents also recovered unspecified quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, along with other illicit drugs and related paraphernalia.

According to officials, the suspects are currently undergoing thorough screening and interrogation at their respective divisional headquarters. Those found culpable will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

The operation forms part of a renewed effort by authorities to rid the FCT of criminal elements and ensure the safety of residents, especially as cases of petty crimes and drug-related offences continue to rise in urban neighborhoods.

A source at the FCT Command have assured that similar raids will continue in the coming weeks.

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