UN SAYS 53 CONGOLESE REFUGEES HAVE DIED IN BURUNDI. (PHOTO).

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 UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations Refugee Agency told Reuters late on Friday. Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition, it said. The U.N. said it was working with the health ministry and other partners to investigate the cause of the other deaths. More than 100,000 Congolese have sought refuge in Burundi since fighting near the border intensified in early December and rebels seized the town of Uvira, the UNHCR said. Jean Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu province where Uvira is located, described the situation in Burundi as "misery" and "a crisis completely forgotten by the international community and media." Congo's state and social affairs ministry said it was leading a humanita...

ONE DEAD, FOUR INJURED IN FARMERS-HERDERS CLASH IN JIGAWA. (PHOTO).


 One Dead, Four Injured in Farmers-Herders Clash in Jigawa


A violent clash between farmers and herders in Gululu, Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State, left one person dead and four injured.  


The conflict erupted after peasant farmers accused herders of breaking into a provision store. Following footprints to a Fulani settlement, the farmers were reportedly met with arrows, escalating tensions.  


Village head Muhammad Sarkin-Dori confirmed the injuries and reported that a missing farmer, Dauda Kafinta, was later found dead with arrow wounds. Five injured individuals were referred to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.  


State Assembly Speaker Haruna Aliyu visited the area, urging calm and ordering police reinforcements. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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