AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

ZUCKERBERG, MOSSERI, AND SPIEGEL MUST TESTIFY IN TRIAL OVER CHILD SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY. (PHOTO).


 Zuckerberg, Mosseri, and Spiegel must testify in trial over child social media safety

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, and Instagram head Adam Mosseri have been ordered to testify in the first trial addressing the impact of social media on children, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled Monday. The “bellwether trial” is scheduled to begin in January.

Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl emphasized that the CEOs’ testimonies are uniquely relevant because their knowledge of potential harms and any failure to mitigate them could demonstrate negligence. The ruling comes amid allegations that social media companies designed features intended to be addictive and encourage compulsive use among minors. Meta had sought to block Zuckerberg and Mosseri from testifying, citing prior depositions and potential interference with business, while Snap argued that compelling Spiegel to appear would be an abuse of discretion. The case is part of a broader wave of lawsuits claiming that social media platforms contribute to mental health issues in children.


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