Assailants killed at least 32 people in a series of attacks on villages in northwest Nigeria, according to residents, as the country grapples with escalating insecurity. The attacks, which involved armed assailants on motorbikes, included the burning of homes and shops across three villages.
The violence in Nigeria is a pressing concern, and the government is under mounting pressure to restore stability, according to The Guardian. Military personnel were seen guarding areas after the deadly raids in Doma, Katsina State, on February 4th, as reported by Reuters. Residents who escaped the violence described the attackers shooting indiscriminately.
In other news, Ukrainian officials traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, for another round of negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia, as reported by Al Jazeera. Ukraine's Chief of Staff Kyrylo Budanov posted on his Telegram channel that they would "discuss the lessons of our history with our colleagues, seek the right conclusions."
Meanwhile, in the United States, the use of "baby boxes" for surrendering newborns is on the rise, according to Al Jazeera. These facilities, promoted by anti-abortion groups, allow vulnerable mothers to anonymously surrender their newborns.
Additionally, new US court documents revealed ties between a key figure behind the Oslo Accords and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including financial links and visa favors, as reported by Al Jazeera. The revelations have sparked political fallout in Norway and renewed scrutiny of the Palestinian peace process's legacy.
In a separate story, the town of Tumbler Ridge in Canada received an outpouring of support after a school shooting. Jim Caruso, who traveled 700 miles to be there, said, "I wanted to be here to bring some level of comfort. I wanted to hug people, pray for them and, most importantly, to cry with them," according to The Guardian.
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment