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 M23 says hundreds of Burundi soldiers captured in latest Congo offensive The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said, as clashes continued despite a warning from the Trump administration. Last week M23 entered the strategic town of Uvira near the border with Burundi, less than a week after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump and affirmed their commitment to a peace deal known as the Washington Accords. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that Rwanda's actions in eastern Congo violated the Washington Accords and vowed to "take action to ensure promises made to the President are kept". Rwanda denies supporting M23 and has blamed Congolese and Burundian forces for the renewed fighting. A United Nations group of experts report published in July said Rwanda exercised command and control over t...

DEFENCE MINISTER, AIR CHIEF ARRIVE TURKEY TO FACILITATE SPEEDY DELIVERY OF ATTACK HELICOPTERS TO NAF.(PHOTOS).


DEFENCE MINISTER, AIR CHIEF ARRIVE TURKEY TO FACILITATE SPEEDY DELIVERY OF ATTACK HELICOPTERS TO NAF


Defence Minister, Dr Muhammad Badaru Abubakar and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar have arrived Turkey to facilitate the speedy delivery of the T-129 ATAK helicopters acquired for NAF by the Federal Government.

According to a statement by Director of Public Relations and Information of NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet says on the sidelines of the visit, the Minister held talks with his Turkish counterpart, Lt General Yasar Guler(rtd) on critical bilateral and defence co-operation issues.

General Guler(rtd) assured the Minister of every support required from the Turkish military defence companies to further strengthen and accelerate the defeat of terrorism and other criminal challenges facing Nigeria.

The Minister and the Air Chief also visited some selected Turkish companies, including Turkish Aerospace industries, MKE, Aselsan and Roketsan who are among highly rated global defence companies renowned for the production of quality defence and military equipment.

While at the companies, Dr Badaru Abubakar solicited for improved synergy between the companies and Nigeria through transfer of defence technology to Nigeria.

Recall that that the Federal Government procured 6 T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkish Aerospace industry, out of which 2 are to be delivered to the NAF in the coming weeks, while the remaining helicopters are expected before the end of second quarter of 2024.

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