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Yemen fighting pushes nearly 3,000 to Djibouti in less than a week: UN    Nearly 3,000 people have fled Yemen for Djibouti in less than a week as escalating violence drives growing displacement within the country and across its borders, the UN refugee agency said Friday. “Refugees continue to arrive by boat through Obock, Khor Angar, Moulhoule and Godoria after difficult journeys in small vessels,” UNHCR representative in Djibouti Sandrine Desamours told reporters in Geneva, Anadolu Agency reported. More than half of those crossing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are women and children, while some families have been displaced for a second time after previously fleeing Yemen during the 2015 crisis and later returning. UNHCR is preparing for at least 10,000 new arrivals but warned that capacity is rapidly diminishing. Markazi refugee village, designed for 5,000 people, was already hosting more than 2,700 Yemenis and 1,500 Eritreans. More than 100,000 people have also been displaced ins...

ADC CHIEFTAIN DEMANDS COURT TRIAL OR RELEASE FOR NASIR EL-RUFAI. (PHOTO)


 ADC Chieftain Demands Court Trial Or Release For Nasir El-Rufai


A leader of the African Democratic Congress, Usman Austin, has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to either formally charge former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, or release him without further delay.


In a statement issued on Saturday, Austin expressed concern over El-Rufai’s continued detention, urging the commission to adhere strictly to due process.


He cited the recent approach of the Department of State Services, noting that the agency had sought judicial backing in handling comparable cases instead of resorting to prolonged detention.


According to him, allowing the courts to determine such matters through arguments presented by both prosecution and defence reflects democratic principles and respect for civil rights.


Austin maintained that any allegations against El-Rufai should be tested in court, stressing that established legal procedures must be followed. He added that the former governor had previously honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and had cooperated with investigators.


He also questioned the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai’s custody, asking whether he was formally transferred to the ICPC or re-arrested after being granted administrative bail. 


Austin said the lack of clarity raises concerns about compliance with the rule of law.


Reiterating the importance of transparency, he emphasised that individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and warned anti-corruption agencies against actions that could undermine democratic standards.


“If there is a case against him, it should be presented in court. If not, he should be released immediately,” the statement said.


Earlier reports indicated that El-Rufai was taken into ICPC custody shortly after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, where he had been questioned for several days.


The ICPC later confirmed that the former governor remains in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation, stating that he was still with the commission as of the close of work on February 18, 2026.


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