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Since the military coup in Niger in July 2023, former president Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have remained confined in a distressingly precarious situation. Their prolonged detention serves as a grim reminder of how swiftly political fortunes can shift and the consequent havoc it wreaks on lives. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, an independent authority charged with scrutinizing cases of wrongful confinement, has labeled the incarceration of Bazoum and his spouse as arbitrary. Their conclusion…

As the dry winds swept across the vast desert landscape of Mandera on February 4, 2025, President William Ruto made a significant entrance, escorted by local dignitaries who eagerly awaited his arrival. The timbre of anticipation was palpable, especially with the burden of unresolved concerns hanging in the air. Would the five abducted Mandera chiefs see the light of freedom soon? President Ruto's resolute promise echoed a commitment that although rare in articulation, resounded with heartfelt urgency. Ruto, in a bid that…

A Palestinian advocacy organization for prisoners has announced that Israeli authorities are set to release 110 detainees, including 30 minors. This release is part of a broader agreement reached with Hamas in the wake of a ceasefire in Gaza. In an official statement, the Palestinian Prisoners' Club declared, "Tomorrow, 110 Palestinian prisoners are to be released," marking the third exchange of hostages and detainees since the truce commenced on January 19. The atmosphere surrounding this development seems laden with…

Emotional Reunions: The Joyful Spirit of Palestinian Families as Loved Ones Return There’s a certain magic that fills the air when families reunite, a palpable warmth that melts the weight of burdens carried too long. For many Palestinian families, that joy transformed into reality recently when several of their loved ones were released from captivity. The laughter and tears intermingled like a harmonious melody, bringing a much-needed sense of relief amid ongoing struggles and heartache. The streets of Gaza erupted into…

Later this morning, a ceasefire is set to take hold in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, ushering in a tentative hope for an end to a brutal conflict that has gripped the region for 15 long and tumultuous months. As part of this fragile truce, a release of hostages is slated to occur a few hours thereafter, which could signal a shift toward peace, albeit a complicated one. This breakthrough follows months of fluctuating negotiations, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. Interestingly, the timeline coincides with…

The anguish experienced by the families of those held hostage has been relentless ever since the pirates seized the MV Albedo off the Somali coast in November 2010, taking Pakistani sailors captive. Sadly, the trauma of those left behind shows no signs of waning. To begin with, the Somali pirates set the ransom for the release at a whopping $8 million. Thanks to continuous negotiations, that staggering amount was eventually reduced to about $2.85 million. The head honcho at Pakistan's Citizens-Police Liaison Committee…

President Asif Ali Zardari has stepped up to the plate, instructing Interior Minister Rehman Malik to do everything possible to free the Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates. This is a serious mission, and President Zardari made it clear that failure isn't an option.Sources reveal that late Monday night, Zardari reached out to Malik via phone, urging him to pull out all the stops to secure the release of these captives before the Tuesday deadline imposed by the pirates. "Leave no stone unturned," was the essence of his…

The U.S. embassy cautioned, "While attacks can happen anytime, worries spike around anniversaries of former terrorist assaults like 9/11, the Westgate Mall tragedy on September 21st, and the October 7th Hamas strike on Israel." Americans in Nairobi are encouraged to stay undercover, dodge protest zones, and remain vigilant in hangouts popular with tourists and foreigners. The UK embassy in Kenya backed this up with a travel warning, urging travel only when necessary. The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office…

Nigerian gunmen released the remaining students of more than 100 students kidnapped from an Islamic seminary in northwest Niger state nearly three months ago, the school principal said on Thursday. Heavily armed…

The Court for the Suppression of Economic Crime and Terrorism on Friday rejected the request for the provisional release of the opponent Reckya Madougou, and the rejection decision was sent to his lawyers on Saturday. On July 9, the French lawyer Pierre Stasi went to Cotonou and submitted this request to his Beninese colleagues, given that "the file was empty and their client was placed in total isolation in the Missérété prison. as reported from Cotonou, Jean-Luc Aplogan The order was issued on Friday and announced to…