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...

BORNO STATE GOVERNOR, PROF ZULUM CONDEMNS SUICIDE BOMB BLAST IN GAMBORU MARKET. (PHOTO).


 Borno State Governor, Prof Zulum Condemns Suicide Bomb Blast In Gamboru Market


Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has condemned, in  strong terms, a suicide attack at Gomboru market mosque in Maiduguri metropolis on Wednesday evening.


A suspected suicide bomber sneaked into the mosque while worshippers were performing the Maghrib prayer, killing five people and injuring 35 others.


Governor Zulum called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship during the festive period.


He said attacking a place of worship is a desecration of the sanctity of the mosque at a time when Muslim faithful are performing acts of worship.


Professor Zulum extends his condolences to the families of all those that lost their lives in the attack and prays for the repose of their souls and for the speedy recovery of those injured.


The Governor assured that adequate measures have been taken to forestall any security breach during the festive period and beyond.

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