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...

THREE FEARED DEAD AS PICNIC TRIP TURNS TRAGIC IN BURUKU. (PHOTOS).


 THREE FEARED DEAD AS PICNIC TRIP TURNS TRAGIC IN BURUKU 


27th December, 2025  


Tragedy has struck again at River Buruku in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, where three bodies were recovered following a picnic outing that ended in disaster.


The incident, which occurred on December 26, 2025, has thrown the community into mourning. A widely shared social media post revealed that the victims were part of a group that visited the river for leisure, only for the outing to turn deadly. Recovery operations the following day led to the retrieval of three bodies from the river.


Disturbing images from the scene, accompanied by warnings, showed emergency responders, an ambulance, and crowds of anxious onlookers gathered at the riverbank during search and rescue efforts. As of December 27, official authorities were yet to release a detailed statement, leaving many questions unanswered.


River Buruku is notorious for its strong currents and has recorded several drowning incidents in the past, particularly during festive seasons when recreational visits peak. Despite repeated warnings from community leaders and local authorities, the river remains a high-risk attraction.


As search efforts continue, families anxiously await confirmation of the victims’ identities and clarity on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The latest incident has once again reignited concerns over safety lapses at popular but dangerous river sites.


Grief hangs heavy over Buruku. And the message is painfully clear: festive fun can turn fatal in a moment of carelessness.

More photos below. 




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