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Sudan Appeals for International Support to End War
Sudan Appeals for International Support to End War
By: Michael Mike
Sudan has sent an appeal to the international community to come to its aid to help end the war in the country, alleging that the rebel group was still in the war because it continues to receive support from some neighbouring countries.
Addressing a press conference on recent happenings in Sudan, the Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Nigeria, Mr Ahmed Omer Jaboul lamented that his country is not receiving the desired support from the international community in the fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Jaboul alleged that the world was watching on while the RSF continued to wreak havoc in the country with the support of some countries which were providing the group with weapons and funds to prosecute the war.
He noted that: “No country is supporting Sudan in this war either by providing weapons or through funding. We produce our own weapons from our factories, we haven’t received any support from any country or organisation till now.”
On the other hand, the envoy said the paramilitary group had been receiving weapons and funding from many countries and international organisations.
He however warned that the crisis in the country could take a regional and global dimension if efforts are not made to nip it in the bud as soon as possible.
The envoy while referring to the killing of at least 124 people in a village in El Gezira State last Friday which activists said was one of the deadliest incidents of the war and the largest in a spate of attacks in the state, the Charge d’ Affaires said the RSF had always been waging a war against the people of Sudan.
Gezira has already faced a months-long siege in which residents told foreign journalists that the RSF looted homes, killed scores of civilians and displaced hundreds of thousands.
Al-Sireha village, in the north of the state, experienced the worst of recent violence when at least 124 were killed and 100 injured in the RSF raid, the Wad Madani Resistance Committee, a pro-democracy group, said on Saturday.
Fighting erupted on April 15, 2023, as the RSF tried to snatch power from army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
Since then, the conflict has displaced more than 10 million people, creating one of the worst global humanitarian crises, according to data from the United Nations.
Since September, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been pursuing a major offensive to retake areas in and around the capital, Khartoum, from the control of the RSF, the envoy to Nigeria said with little support from the international community the defeat of the RSF could be fast tracked.
Sudan Appeals for International Support to End War
US Says Latest Visa Decision Against Nigeria Unconnected to BRICS, Venezuelan Refugees
By: Michael Mike
The United States Mission has explained that recent reduction in visa validity for Nigerian nonimmigrant travellers is not tied to Nigeria’s position on BRICS nor the Venezuelan deportees.
US President Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on “Any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS”
Trump made the statement few days ago while BRICS leaders and associates
met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 2025 summit.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar had on Thursday on one of the National Televisions during his reaction to recent stringent visa regime to Nigerian travellers by the American government noted that it may be as a result of non acceptance of Venezuelan deportees, insisting that the country has trouble of its own
Tuggar said: “We already have over 230 million people,” and cannot add to our headache.
The US Mission in Abuja while clarifying the latest visa validity decision on Friday noted that the decision was rather based on a global security and technical review.
The mission in a statement on Facebook also reaffirmed its commitment to bilateral cooperation with Nigeria and expressed willingness to work with Nigerian authorities to meet the necessary criteria.
The statement read: “The U.S. Mission Nigeria wishes to address misconceptions about the recent reduction in visa validity for most nonimmigrant U.S. visas in Nigeria and other countries. This reduction is not the result of any nation’s stance on third-country deportees, introduction of e-visa policies, or affiliations with groups like BRICS.
“The reduction in validity is part of an ongoing global review of the use of U.S. visas by other countries using technical and security benchmarks to safeguard U.S. immigration systems.
“We value our longstanding partnership with Nigeria and remain committed to working closely with the Nigerian public and government officials to help them meet those criteria and benchmarks, thereby ensuring safe, lawful, and mutually beneficial travel between our nations.”
US Says Latest Visa Decision Against Nigeria Unconnected to BRICS, Venezuelan Refugees
Six community guards killed, others feared abducted in Zamfara bandit attack
By: Zagazola Makama
At least six members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) in Zamfara State have been killed and others feared abducted following a deadly ambush by armed bandits in Bungudu Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Thursday as the CPG members were travelling from Bungudu to Yar Katsina in Kekun Waje District to condole with the family of one of their colleagues who was killed by suspected bandits a day earlier.
According to sources, the group was ambushed along the route by heavily armed attackers who opened fire on them, killing six CPG personnel on the spot.
The assailants also reportedly made away with several pump-action rifles belonging to the victims and one motorcycle.
Shortly after the incident troops of Operation FANSAR, were deployed to the scene. However, the attackers had already fled into the bush before their arrival.
The remains of the slain guards have been transported to Bungudu Town for burial rites, while efforts are underway to trace and rescue other victims suspected to have been abducted during the attack.
Six community guards killed, others feared abducted in Zamfara bandit attack
Suspected gunman dies after clash with police in Kogi, officer injured
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspect linked to unlawful possession of firearms has died following a violent clash between his gang and police operatives in Idah, Kogi State.
The incident began on July 8, when detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lokoja visited Aija area in Idah to arrest the suspect, simply identified as Enemi. Upon sighting the police, the suspect reportedly fled by jumping over the fence of his residence and had remained at large.
However, on July 10, fresh intelligence on his whereabouts prompted the Divisional Police Officer in Idah to mobilize a team of operatives, led by Inspector Ojumu Rokan, to effect his arrest.
While attempting to apprehend him, the team came under sudden attack from members of the suspect’s gang, who allegedly tried to disarm and mob the officers.
In the process, the suspect was shot in the leg while trying to escape, but was quickly whisked away from the scene by his accomplices.
During the confrontation, a police officer, PC Usman Kebiru of the Area Command, Idah, sustained multiple injuries after being attacked with machetes, cutlasses, and stones.
He was rushed to the General Hospital in Idah for treatment.
Subsequent reports reaching the division later confirmed that the injured suspect died at his family residence in Idah.
Security across the area has since been heightened, with all formations placed on red alert. Intensive patrols are ongoing to prevent further unrest and track down members of the fleeing gang.
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