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UN Delegates Rejects Israel Accusation It Buried Sexual Violence Report—-The UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in conflict, rejected an accusation by Israel that the UN attempted to suppress a report.

A report that showed members of the Palestinian Hamas movement had committed sexual violence against Israelis during the Oct. 7 massacre.

I must be clear and categorical.

There had been no attempt by the (UN) Secretary General (António Guterres) to silence my report or suppress his findings,’’ Pramila Patten told the UN Security Council in New York.

“On the contrary, I received his full support, politically, logistically and financially and he also gave clear instructions for the public release of my report, and its immediate transmission to the Security Council.’’

Patten was responding to the accusation made by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was also present at the meeting of the most powerful UN body.

A week earlier, Katz accused the UN of wanting to sweep Hamas’ crimes under the carpet.

In the report, the UN classified the Israeli allegations of sexualised violence during the massacre by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 as credible.

There were reasonable grounds to believe that rapes and gang rapes had taken place in at least three locations during the attacks.

There was also convincing information that sexualised violence had been committed against kidnapped hostages and that this could continue while they are held in captivity in the Gaza Strip, report said.

Meanwhile Katz had also called on the UN Security Council to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

“I’m demanding from the security council of the UN to put as much pressure as possible on the Hamas organisation to release immediately and unconditionally,’’ the hostages, Katz told the security council.

“Please try your utmost to stop this living hell on earth,’’ the minister added.

In a series of coordinated attacks on Oct. 7 2023, militants from Hamas and other extremist Palestinian organisations killed 1,200 people, mainly civilians, in southern Israel.

They also took an estimated 240 hostages back to the Gaza Strip.

112 had since been freed or released. A further 100 are thought to be still alive and in captivity.

The Oct.7 attacks triggered Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza’s health ministry reported on Monday that the Palestinian death toll from the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip had surpassed 31,000.

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Custody Death Scandal: LawyerTemokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe

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Custody Death Scandal: Lawyer Temokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe—-Calls for accountability grow after fresh death mirrors earlier prolonged detention case in Ondo.

Human rights lawyer Temokun has condemned the death of a detainee in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The lawyer described the development as alarming, linking it to a previous case in Ondo State involving prolonged detention without due process. In that earlier incident, Temokun had accused authorities of незакон detention and rights violations, insisting that suspects must be charged to court rather than held indefinitely.

He stressed that repeated allegations of unlawful detention and abuse within custody raise serious concerns about accountability and adherence to the rule of law.

Temokun called on relevant authorities to thoroughly probe the latest death, ensure justice for the victim, and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

The NDLEA has yet to issue an official response regarding the latest allegations, as pressure mounts from legal and civil society groups for greater oversight of detention practices.

The incident adds to growing scrutiny of law enforcement agencies over the treatment of detainees and respect for fundamental human rights in Nigeria.

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)—-Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly fled their homes following a fresh wave of bandit attacks, worsening security fears in the area.

The latest incident comes days after armed men stormed a church in the community, abducting several worshippers during a service and throwing residents into panic.

Sources say the repeated attacks have forced the villagers to abandon their homes over fears of further violence, leaving the community deserted.

Security operatives, alongside local vigilantes, have since launched rescue operations, successfully freeing some abducted victims, while efforts continue to secure the release of others.

The Kwara State Government condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act, and assured residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators.

The development adds to growing concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Kwara, following earlier deadly attacks in nearby communities that left scores dead and displaced many residents.

With fear gripping Omugo, many residents remain displaced as authorities work to restore calm and prevent further attacks.

Watch Video of the Deserted Omugo Village Below:

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