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Tragedy Strikes Benue: Over 45 Villagers Killed in Suspected Herdsmen Attack, Protests Erupt for Justice

Yelwata, Nigeria — A violent assault in Yelwata, a border town in Benue State, has claimed the lives of at least 45 villagers, heightening tensions in a region already fraught with conflict. The attack, attributed to suspected armed herders, took place late Friday night, prompting swift condemnation from local authorities. Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia decried the attack, emphasizing that no individual or group has the right to take another’s life. The raid not only …

J&K Lawmakers Demand CBI Investigation into Mysterious Deaths of 17 Villagers Amid Suspected Poisoning Incident

JAMMU, India — In a grave situation puzzling officials and alarming locals, 17 villagers from Budhal in the Jammu division’s Rajouri district met untimely deaths between December 7 and January 19, prompting urgent calls for a comprehensive investigation. Lawmakers are now pushing for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to step in after laboratory analyses detected multiple toxins in both the bodies and food samples of the deceased. During a recent legislative session, Budhal MLA …

Violent Assault and Home Arsons by Sri Lankan Officials Displace Tamil Villagers in Batticaloa

Batticaloa, Sri Lanka — On February 25, tensions escalated in the village of Kattumurivu, located in the Vakarai region of Batticaloa along the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, following a violent confrontation involving Sri Lankan Forest Department officials. During the incident, several homes were set ablaze, and residents were subjected to physical assaults, sparking widespread outrage within the community. According to local reports, the conflict erupted shortly after noon when Forest Department officials, asserting their …

Elderly Man Killed by Tiger in Seoni, Local Villagers Clash with Forest Officials in Outrage

Seoni, India – A tragic incident unfolded in the forests of Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district when a tiger fatally attacked a 70-year-old man, leading to violent clashes between local villagers and forest officials. The deceased, identified as Tulsiram Bhalavi, was returning from grazing his cattle in the Bawli Tola area when the tiger struck. The assault on Bhalavi incited fury among the local residents, culminating in a physical confrontation where two forest officers were injured, …

Kebbi State Mourns: Deputy Governor Attends Funeral of 15 Villagers, Pledges Justice and Support Amidst Calls for Increased Security Measures

Mera, Nigeria — Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Tafida, recently attended the solemn funeral of 15 villagers tragically killed in a violent raid by unidentified attackers in Mera, located in the Augie Local Government Area of the state. The deputy governor, representing the state governor, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of the government’s resolution to support them during this difficult time. In a heartfelt address, Tafida expressed the …

Rampant Violence Unfurls in Masafer Yatta as Settlers Launch Terrifying Assault on Palestinian Villagers

Masafer Yatta, West Bank — Late Wednesday night, a sudden eruption of violence in the West Bank village of Khalet Al Daba’a left locals grappling with severe injuries and substantial damage to their property, including vital agricultural resources. Reports indicated that nearly 200 settlers initiated deliberate fires that consumed olive groves, grapevines, and fig trees which are crucial to the villagers’ livelihoods. The attacks soon escalated as the settlers reportedly fired live ammunition at residents, …

NIA Refutes Accusations of Attack During East Medinipur Raids: Villagers Unleash Violence

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) faced backlash from West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee after conducting raids in East Medinipur. The NIA rebutted accusations of wrongdoing, stating that the villagers had initiated an unprovoked attack on the agency’s team during the operation. The NIA clarified that the raids were part of an ongoing investigation into a case involving the fabrication of crude bombs, which resulted in an explosion that claimed three lives in …