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Rising Unrest in Edo State: New Wave of Violence and Community Displacement Ahead of Governorship Election

Benin City, Nigeria – A series of violent incidents, including the brutal killing of three workers from Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC and an attack on soldiers, has heightened tensions in Edo State as local authorities grapple with escalating security challenges in the Ovia South West Local Government Area. The deadly attacks come as the state prepares for its governorship election on September 21, raising concerns about safety and stability in the region. The violence …

Violence Erupts in Nairobi as Police Clash with Tax Hike Protestors: Buildings Torched and Lives Lost Amid Growing Unrest

Nairobi, Kenya — The capital of Kenya was gripped by chaos on Tuesday as police reportedly opened fire on protesters, killing at least five amid widespread demonstrations against new tax proposals. Amnesty International reported the deaths and noted that 31 individuals were injured in the confrontations which also saw at least 52 people arrested. The protests, which have now spanned several days, began as an outcry against a controversial finance bill that citizens argue threatens …

MP Mamatabala Thakur Condemns Attack by BJP Candidate in Thakurnagar Unrest

Thakurnagar, West Bengal – The tension between Trinamul Congress and BJP escalated in Thakurnagar last night, following an alleged attack on Trinamul Congress Rajya Sabha MP Mamatabala Thakur by BJP Bongaon MP candidate Shantanu Thakur. The situation in North 24-Pargana’s Gaighata has led to a significant police presence, with Shantanu’s security personnel also on site. Tensions rose further when TMC Rajya Sabha MP Jahar Sarkar posted a video of the incident on social media, denouncing …

Tunisia: Death Sentences and Life in Prison for Murder Sparking Unrest

TUNIS, Tunisia – Four individuals were handed the death penalty while two others were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for their involvement in a high-profile murder case that sent shockwaves through Tunisia and symbolized the struggles the nation faced in transitioning from dictatorship to democracy post-Arab Spring. Chokri Belaid, a vocal critic of the Islamist Party Ennahda, was tragically assassinated at the age of 48, sparking widespread social unrest in 2013. His murder …

Mortar Attack Kills Two South African Soldiers in Eastern Congo Amid Unrest

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Two South African soldiers lost their lives and three others sustained injuries from a mortar attack at their base in eastern Congo. The South African National Defence Force stated that the attack occurred amidst escalating unrest in the region. The explosion, believed to be a result of “indirect fire,” took place on Wednesday. An investigation is underway to determine the party responsible for the attack. The soldiers were part of …

Explosion Outside ECP Office Adds to Pre-Election Unrest in Pakistan

An explosion shook the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Nushki District, Balochistan, as the country grapples with a wave of unrest ahead of the upcoming February 8 polls. The explosive device, detonated at the ECP office’s gate, has prompted an ongoing inquiry, although no casualties have been reported. Police have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to apprehend the culprits, as the pattern of attacks appears to be emerging in …

Explosions at Iranian General’s Commemoration Take 103 Lives Amid Middle East Unrest

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two bombs went off within minutes of each other on Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020, Iranian officials said. The attacks happened in the city of Kerman, about 510 miles southeast of Tehran, killing at least 103 people and injuring 211. The gathering was in remembrance of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was the head of Iran’s Revolutionary …