TRIAL BEGINS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN EX-PRESIDENT BOZIZE OVER WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).

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 Trial begins of Central African ex-president Bozize over war crimes A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes committed by members of Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape. Bozize, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. But three of his former senior military officers, Eugene Barret Ngaikosset, Vianney Semndiro and Firmin Junior Danboy, are all in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic. Crimes against humanity The case will be heard by the Special Criminal Court (SCC), a hybrid jurisdiction located in the capital Bangui with Central African and foreign judges. In February 2024, the SCC issued an international arrest warrant for the former president ...

BLOODBATH IN TARABA AS OVER 70 FEARED KILLED, 35 CHURCHES VANDALISED IN TAKUM . (PHOTO).


 BLOODBATH IN TARABA AS OVER 70 FEARED KILLED, 35 CHURCHES VANDALISED IN TAKUM 



Fresh violence has rocked Chanchanji Council Ward of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, where no fewer than 70 persons are feared killed and about 35 churches reportedly vandalised in coordinated attacks on several communities.


Sources within the area told newsmen that the attacks were carried out simultaneously, leaving scores of residents dead, homes razed and places of worship destroyed. The scale of the destruction has forced many locals to flee their homes, heightening tension in the affected communities.


According to a list released by community leaders, those killed include men, women and a Christian cleric, while one resident was said to have been abducted during the assault.


The victims identified include Terla Tyonenge, Dajo Senga, Sonter Msugh, Fanbo Orhena, Kundushima Yaor, Verlor Tyowus, Tyowua Firgha, Apinen Ikyondo, Gwa Osaugh, Aondona Gia, Terngu Gia, Usha Tumbee, Tyolumun Daida, Terzungwa Tilinga, Tordue Toryiln, Ornan Orgen, Mgbekenger Sawua, Zunguior Akigh, Mama Ageaor Kpaor, Terzungwe Chia, Mnenge Abiadu, Msugh Gaza, Saulu Kwazan, Tyonenge Ikpughun, Igbaga Mbakuaga, Mtera Akulaan, Mary Joseph, Tornongo Kpega, Atsator Ayal, Tyoor Orya, Usenga Pevikyaa, Gbaka Kalo, Luper Mulega, who was reportedly taken alive, Pastor Doose Mbathembe, Aperaku Ondoaver Kua Kwase Na, Aondover Kparev Ugosol, Tyoakula Atsenga, Aondosoo Shacia, Aondoakura Kurave, Gogo Atindiga, Aondonengen Apine, Aondo Ijewua, Ushahemba Kerchia, Abraham Apine, Kumater Igo, Terlumun Apetimin, Jimeshin Mbaume, Orera Lorhom, Abraham Anyoho, Angoboga Mbagbe, Vershima Orhungs, Mary Kircivir, Orlega Maughaonde, Kwaghsaanga Aniv, Emmatue Fortan, Kumaaron Aperilighin, Maaserin Alibo, Chia Atunku, Zaki Agbaibo Tetan and Mverve Akombo, among others.


Residents have appealed to the Taraba State Government and security agencies to urgently intervene, deploy adequate security personnel to the area and prevent further loss of lives and property.


As at press time, there was no official response from the police or the Taraba State Government on the incident.


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