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...
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COAST GUARD REVERSES STANCE ON SWASTIKAS AND NOOSES AFTER LABELING THEM 'POTENTIALLY DIVISIVE'. (PHOTO).

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 Coast Guard reverses stance on swastikas and nooses after labeling them 'potentially divisive'

The U.S. Coast Guard clarified Thursday that swastikas and nooses are officially considered “hate symbols,” reversing confusion over guidance that had reportedly described them as “potentially divisive.”

In a statement, the agency emphasized that the policy “doubles down on its current policies prohibiting the display, distribution, or use of hate symbols by Coast Guard personnel.” The move reinforces longstanding rules banning such symbols from all Coast Guard workplaces, facilities, and assets. The guidance lists nooses, swastikas, and any symbols adopted by hate groups representing racial, religious, or other intolerance as prohibited, with Confederate battle flags also remaining banned. The agency stressed that this is not a policy update, but a reaffirmation to counter misinformation.

The clarification follows reports earlier Thursday suggesting the Coast Guard had softened its stance, allowing commanders discretion to remove such symbols from public areas while not applying rules to private spaces. Acting Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday called claims of a rollback “categorically false” and said any display of hate symbols will continue to be “thoroughly investigated and severely punished.” Department of Homeland Security officials echoed the message, saying the policy has not changed.

Lawmakers and community leaders criticized the earlier reports. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., warned that relaxing the rules could put personnel at risk and allow hateful symbols to appear, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the move “disgusting” and an encouragement of extremism. Legal and Jewish community leaders noted the historical significance of the symbols, including nooses tied to lynching in the U.S. and swastikas representing Nazi atrocities during the Holocaust.

The Coast Guard said its updated guidance underscores the importance of maintaining unit cohesion and a safe command climate. The agency reiterated that the ban applies to all personnel, and any violation will be met with strict enforcement.


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