Deadly Attacks and Preventable Fatalities Plague Nigeria, While International Tensions Simmer
Nigeria faced a series of crises this week, including a mass killing in the western part of the country and a tragic death highlighting healthcare shortcomings, as international relations also saw cautious communication between global powers.
More than 160 people were killed in attacks on two villages, Woro and Nuku, in Kwara state, western Nigeria on Tuesday, according to The Guardian. The attacks, described as the deadliest armed assaults this year, saw armed men rounding up residents, binding their hands, and shooting them. The Nigerian military had launched an offensive against terrorist elements in Kwara state last month, according to The Guardian.
In a separate incident, Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old singer who appeared on "The Voice Nigeria," died after being bitten by a snake in her flat in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, The Guardian reported. Nwangene's death highlighted a crisis of "preventable fatalities" in the country, raising questions about the availability of effective antivenoms. In her last message to friends, Nwangene wrote, "Please come," as she awaited treatment in the hospital, according to The Guardian.
Meanwhile, on the international stage, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump to be "prudent" about supplying arms to Taiwan during their first call since November, The Guardian reported. The call occurred hours after the Taiwanese president stated that ties with Washington were "rock solid," according to The Guardian.
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