SAHEL ALLIANCE RECALLS AMBASSADORS FROM ALGERIA AFTER THE DOWNING OF A MALIAN DRONE. (PHOTO).

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 Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria after the downing of a Malian drone A military alliance between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrew their respective ambassadors from Algeria in response to the downing of a Malian drone last week, the group said late Sunday, AP reported. The Alliance of Sahel States, which goes by its French acronym AES, blamed Algeria on social media for the drone’s downing and condemned it as an “irresponsible act” that violated international law. The act was “contrary to historical relations and fraternal relations between the peoples of the AES Confederation and the Algerian people,” the group said. Malian Prime Minister Gen. Abdoulaye Maiga, in a statement on the Malian Foreign Ministry’s social media, denied claims by the Algerian government that the drone had violated Algeria’s airspace by over 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). He claimed that “this action proves, if proof were needed, that the Algerian regime sponsors international terrorism.” Mal...

INTERIOR MINISTER ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED POOR FEEDING AT AFOKANG CUSTODIAN CENTRE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sunday, September 1, 2024

MINISTER OF INTERIOR ORDERS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED UNACCEPTABLE FEEDING CONDITIONS AT AFOKANG CUSTODIAL CENTRE

1. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has taken grave exception to a disturbing video report on Facebook alleging that inmates at Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar are being subjected to inhumane treatment, including being served poorly cooked beans as breakfast.

2. The Minister views this incident as a serious breach of the standards of care and dignity to which inmates are entitled. 

3. He has directed a comprehensive and urgent investigation into this matter, and those responsible will be held accountable.

4. The Minister warns that any lapses in the quality of food, sanitation, and welfare of inmates will not be tolerated, adding that the service must ensure inmates are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

5. The Minister of Interior will not condone any form of mistreatment or neglect of individuals in custody. 

6. The findings of the investigation will be made public, and necessary disciplinary actions will be taken.

Signed:
Babatunde Alao
SA Media and Publicity

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