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...

TRUMP DEFENDS SAUDI CROWN PRINCE IN KHASHOGGI CASE, SAYING 'HE KNEW NOTHING'. (PHOTO).


 Trump defends Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi case, saying 'he knew nothing'

President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday, marking the prince’s first visit since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump defended the crown prince, saying he “knew nothing” about Khashoggi’s killing, a statement at odds with U.S. intelligence assessments that concluded Mohammed was responsible. Trump praised the prince for his leadership and said he was proud of his record on human rights.

The visit was accompanied by a ceremonial display including a military flyover, a Rose Garden tour, and Trump lauding the reception he received during his visit to Saudi Arabia. The two leaders discussed large-scale U.S. investments, economic and defense agreements, and potential arms deals, including the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets. Trump also designated Saudi Arabia as a “Major Non-NATO Ally,” expanding the country’s military cooperation with the U.S. Critics, however, raised ethical concerns over Trump’s financial ties to the kingdom and Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Crown Prince Mohammed addressed criticism over Khashoggi’s murder, the 9/11 families, and promised reforms, while analysts noted his visit signals a broader push to strengthen Saudi ties in the region despite ongoing controversies.


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