According to officials in Israel, gunmen killed a Jewish settler in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday (May 30)&nbsp;while he was driving. The incident also comes a day after Israeli forces killed a Palestinian security officer amid clashes in the West Bank’s city of Jenin, said the Palestinian Fatah faction, the day prior.&nbsp;

The Palestinian armed group linked to President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah faction later claimed responsibility for the shooting on Tuesday and vowed more attacks. Meanwhile, Israel’s Defence Ministry said that the search for the gunmen is underway.&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli settler shot on Tuesday&nbsp;</h2>

The Israeli settler was a resident of Hermes&nbsp;settlement,&nbsp;said settlement leader Yossi Dagan, in a statement, which is around six kilometres away from the West Bank, adding that the person was shot in his car when he was driving nearby.&nbsp;

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The Israeli emergency service spokesperson had previously said that&nbsp;they are treating a&nbsp;civilian who is approximately 30 years old&nbsp;and&nbsp;in “serious condition”. The victim was later identified as a 32-year-old man named Meir Tamari who succumbed to his injuries, as per Israeli media reports.&nbsp;

The Palestinian armed group, Fatah-linked Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades later issued a statement, claiming responsibility for the attack and vowed to conduct more such “operations” and said it carried out the attack to avenge Palestinians killed by Israel.&nbsp;

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“This, and other operations to come, will not be the final response to assuage our pain at the passing of our martyrs. Our pain is greater, and so is our revenge,” said the Palestinian group, in a statement, as quoted by Reuters. This comes as Israel has been conducting near-daily military raids in the West Bank in response to an increase in Palestinian attacks.

<h2>What happened in Jenin on Monday?&nbsp;</h2>

The Fatah faction, on Monday, said that a Palestinian security officer, later identified as Ashraf Sheikh Ibrahim, was killed in the West Bank flashpoint city of Jenin. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that it came under heavy fire from gunmen while trying to arrest suspected militants in Jenin and retaliated.&nbsp;

The Fatah-linked Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades has claimed that the victim was a member. The clashes on Monday took place as&nbsp;Jewish settlers inaugurated a religious school in a dismantled settler outpost in the northern West Bank. The move has since drawn condemnation from Palestinians, while the United States raised concerns.&nbsp;

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A US State Department spokesperson said Washington was “deeply troubled” by the Israeli government’s recent order, which has lifted a ban on settlements in several areas evacuated as part of Israel’s 2005&nbsp;withdrawal act&nbsp;from the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“The expansion of settlements undermines the geographic viability of a two-state solution, exacerbates tensions, and further harms trust between the parties,” said the US official&nbsp;and&nbsp;called&nbsp;the move inconsistent with Israel’s commitments, as per Reuters. This comes amid a rise in violence and tensions between Israelis and Palestinians over the past year.&nbsp;

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Since the beginning of this year, nearly 120 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem with half of them belonging to armed militant groups, as per a tally by the Associated Press. However, the Israeli military has said that the number of Palestinian militants killed is much higher. Meanwhile, at least 22 Israelis have been killed in attacks by Palestinians.&nbsp;

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According to officials in Israel, gunmen killed a Jewish settler in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday (May 30) while he was driving. The incident also comes a day after Israeli forces killed a Palestinian security officer amid clashes in the West Bank’s city of Jenin, said the Palestinian Fatah faction, the day prior.

According to officials in Israel, gunmen killed a Jewish settler in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday (May 30) while he was driving. The incident also comes a day after Israeli forces killed a Palestinian security officer amid clashes in the West Bank’s city of Jenin, said the Palestinian Fatah faction, the day prior. The Palestinian armed group linked to President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah faction later claimed responsibility for the shooting on Tuesday and vowed more attacks. Meanwhile, Israel’s Defence Ministry said that the search for the gunmen is underway. Israeli settler shot on Tuesday The Israeli settler was a resident of Hermes settlement, said settlement leader Yossi Dagan, in a statement, which is around six kilometres away from the West Bank, adding that the person was shot in his car when he was driving nearby. ALSO WATCH | West Bank: Al Quds fire artillery at IDF soldiers The Israeli emergency service spokesperson had previously said that they are treating a civilian who is approximately 30 years old and in “serious condition”. The victim was later identified as a 32-year-old man named Meir Tamari who succumbed to his injuries, as per Israeli media reports. The Palestinian armed group, Fatah-linked Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades later issued a statement, claiming responsibility for the attack and vowed to conduct more such “operations” and said it carried out the attack to avenge Palestinians killed by Israel. ALSO READ | Twelve people, including top militants killed after Israeli jets hit targets in Gaza “This, and other operations to come, will not be the final response to assuage our pain at the passing of our martyrs. Our pain is greater, and so is our revenge,” said the Palestinian group, in a statement, as quoted by Reuters. This comes as Israel has been conducting near-daily military raids in the West Bank in response to an increase in Palestinian attacks. What happened in Jenin on Monday? The Fatah faction, on Monday, said that a Palestinian security officer, later identified as Ashraf Sheikh Ibrahim, was killed in the West Bank flashpoint city of Jenin. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that it came under heavy fire from gunmen while trying to arrest suspected militants in Jenin and retaliated. The Fatah-linked Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades has claimed that the victim was a member. The clashes on Monday took place as Jewish settlers inaugurated a religious school in a dismantled settler outpost in the northern West Bank. The move has since drawn condemnation from Palestinians, while the United States raised concerns. ALSO READ | Two Israelis shot dead in West Bank in 'Palestinian terror attack', says government A US State Department spokesperson said Washington was “deeply troubled” by the Israeli government’s recent order, which has lifted a ban on settlements in several areas evacuated as part of Israel’s 2005 withdrawal act from the Gaza Strip. “The expansion of settlements undermines the geographic viability of a two-state solution, exacerbates tensions, and further harms trust between the parties,” said the US official and called the move inconsistent with Israel’s commitments, as per Reuters. This comes amid a rise in violence and tensions between Israelis and Palestinians over the past year. ALSO READ | Lebanon fires barrage of rockets after clashes at al-Aqsa mosque; five hit Israeli targets Since the beginning of this year, nearly 120 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem with half of them belonging to armed militant groups, as per a tally by the Associated Press. However, the Israeli military has said that the number of Palestinian militants killed is much higher. Meanwhile, at least 22 Israelis have been killed in attacks by Palestinians. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Violence in Manipur has completed almost a month. The state government is doing its best to restore law and order. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah is on a 4-day visit to Manipur as part of efforts to restore normalcy in the violent-hit state.

Manipur Violence: Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in Manipur to restore normalcy

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faces further setbacks as three more leaders&nbsp;have announced their departure from the Imran Khan-led party following the May 9 vandalism incident, reported local media outlet Geo News.&nbsp;Former special assistant to prime minister Tariq Mehmood Al Hasan, former MPA Malik Khurram Ali Khan and former MNA Jamshed Thomas condemned the violent protests that took place on May 9 and announced their resignation.&nbsp;

<h2>9 May protests&nbsp;</h2>

The 9 May protests involving Imran Khan were a significant event in Pakistan's political landscape. Khan was arrested in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case which led to widespread protests and riots that lasted for nearly three days.

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The protests turned violent, with attacks targeting sensitive defence and public installations. Many PTI leaders, lawmakers, and founding members expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation and distanced themselves from Imran Khan's leadership.

<h2>Key leaders quit PTI&nbsp;</h2>

The protests and subsequent violence triggered a wave of defections from the PTI party. Several prominent members, including Shireen Mazari, Imran Ismail, Aamir Mehmood Kiani, Ali Zaidi, and Maleeka Bokhari, decided to leave the party, citing their disagreement with the handling of the situation and the resulting vandalism.

<h2>Petition in SC&nbsp;</h2>

In response to the events, Imran Khan filed a constitutional petition in the Supreme Court. The petition challenged the imposition of Article 245, which authorized the deployment of army troops in aid of civil authorities. Imran Khan sought to have the imposition of Article 245 declared invalid and requested that the court prevent the authorities from arresting PTI workers and leaders allegedly involved in the attacks on state installations.

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Additionally, the petition raised concerns about the trial of civilians accused of attacking defense installations in military courts, arguing that it violated fundamental rights.&nbsp;

<h2>Ishaq Dar on negotiations with PTI</h2>

On Sunday, the government's stance on negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was brought to the forefront, revealing inconsistencies. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar categorically dismissed the possibility of talks in a post-May 9 scenario.&nbsp;

“Negotiations with Khan could be held if he takes ‘corrective actions’, apologises to the nation, admits his mistake, and promises not to do anything like May 9 in the future,” he told Geo News on Sunday in an interview.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faces further setbacks as three more leaders have announced their departure from the Imran Khan-led party following the May 9 vandalism incident, reported local media outlet Geo News.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faces further setbacks as three more leaders have announced their departure from the Imran Khan-led party following the May 9 vandalism incident, reported local media outlet Geo News. Former special assistant to prime minister Tariq Mehmood Al Hasan, former MPA Malik Khurram Ali Khan and former MNA Jamshed Thomas condemned the violent protests that took place on May 9 and announced their resignation. 9 May protests The 9 May protests involving Imran Khan were a significant event in Pakistan's political landscape. Khan was arrested in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case which led to widespread protests and riots that lasted for nearly three days. Also Read | Mysterious! Venice canal stuns locals as patch takes on fluorescent green hue The protests turned violent, with attacks targeting sensitive defence and public installations. Many PTI leaders, lawmakers, and founding members expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation and distanced themselves from Imran Khan's leadership. Key leaders quit PTI The protests and subsequent violence triggered a wave of defections from the PTI party. Several prominent members, including Shireen Mazari, Imran Ismail, Aamir Mehmood Kiani, Ali Zaidi, and Maleeka Bokhari, decided to leave the party, citing their disagreement with the handling of the situation and the resulting vandalism. Petition in SC In response to the events, Imran Khan filed a constitutional petition in the Supreme Court. The petition challenged the imposition of Article 245, which authorized the deployment of army troops in aid of civil authorities. Imran Khan sought to have the imposition of Article 245 declared invalid and requested that the court prevent the authorities from arresting PTI workers and leaders allegedly involved in the attacks on state installations. Also Read | India secures approval for second hydropower project in Nepal, strengthening bilateral energy cooperation Additionally, the petition raised concerns about the trial of civilians accused of attacking defense installations in military courts, arguing that it violated fundamental rights. Ishaq Dar on negotiations with PTI On Sunday, the government's stance on negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was brought to the forefront, revealing inconsistencies. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar categorically dismissed the possibility of talks in a post-May 9 scenario. “Negotiations with Khan could be held if he takes ‘corrective actions’, apologises to the nation, admits his mistake, and promises not to do anything like May 9 in the future,” he told Geo News on Sunday in an interview. Watch | Turkey Elections 2023: Erdogan back for another five years × During an appearance on the Geo News program "Jirga," Dar stated that negotiations with Imran Khan could be considered if certain conditions were met. These conditions included Imran Khan taking "corrective measures," offering an apology to the nation, acknowledging his mistake, and making a promise not to engage in similar actions to those of May 9 in the future. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Army Chief General Manoj Pande will visit Manipur today to assess the security situation in the aftermath of recent unrest there, according to Indian Army authorities. They stated that the Army Chief will be updated by Eastern Command authorities on the efforts taken to bring the situation under control.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles have increased security across Manipur in response to reports of new unrest in the state, as per ANI reports.

Both security troops in Imphal East and Churchandpur avoided shooting events between the two communities, when some armed individuals opened fire and fled to higher ground, according to the Army. However, there were no reports of injuries, and more efforts were underway.

There have been deadly communal confrontations in Manipur as a result of the Manipur High Court (HC) ordering the State to follow a 10-year-old recommendation to award Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the non-tribal Meitei population.

Manipur has suffered ethnic violence, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh announcing earlier this month that around 60 people had died. Houses have also been burned amid the rioting, with additional cases reported from various sections of the state.

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<h2>Additional security forces deployed</h2>

Earlier on Friday, Chief Minister Biren Singh announced that additional security forces had been deployed in the state, with personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Manipur Police, Manipur Rifles, India Reserve Battalion (IRB), and Village Defence Force (VDF) stationed in 38 vulnerable areas.

The chief minister urged people to stay calm, stating that operations had been carried out against armed militants in numerous regions on the state's outskirts.

Efforts are being made to undertake peace discussions with all segments of society, and the government has been meeting with various peace committees constituted in response to the current situation in Manipur, he noted.

He also urged people not to engage in violent activities and not to trust or circulate false information and rumours that might cause animosity between various communities. He asked the public for&nbsp;support for the government's attempts to restore normalcy.

In light of the scenario, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the state for three days.

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Urging people to maintain peace, Shah said on Thursday, "There were clashes in Manipur after the verdict of a court. I would appeal to both groups they should maintain peace, and justice will be done with everyone. I will myself go to Manipur after few days and will stay there for three days and will talk to people of Manipur for establishing peace."

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Army Chief General Manoj Pande will visit Manipur today to assess the security situation in the aftermath of recent unrest there, according to Indian Army authorities.

Army Chief General Manoj Pande will visit Manipur today to assess the security situation in the aftermath of recent unrest there, according to Indian Army authorities. They stated that the Army Chief will be updated by Eastern Command authorities on the efforts taken to bring the situation under control. Meanwhile, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles have increased security across Manipur in response to reports of new unrest in the state, as per ANI reports. Both security troops in Imphal East and Churchandpur avoided shooting events between the two communities, when some armed individuals opened fire and fled to higher ground, according to the Army. However, there were no reports of injuries, and more efforts were underway. There have been deadly communal confrontations in Manipur as a result of the Manipur High Court (HC) ordering the State to follow a 10-year-old recommendation to award Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the non-tribal Meitei population. Manipur has suffered ethnic violence, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh announcing earlier this month that around 60 people had died. Houses have also been burned amid the rioting, with additional cases reported from various sections of the state. ALSO READ | India's PM Modi drops video of new Parliament building ahead of its inauguration Additional security forces deployed Earlier on Friday, Chief Minister Biren Singh announced that additional security forces had been deployed in the state, with personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Manipur Police, Manipur Rifles, India Reserve Battalion (IRB), and Village Defence Force (VDF) stationed in 38 vulnerable areas. The chief minister urged people to stay calm, stating that operations had been carried out against armed militants in numerous regions on the state's outskirts. Efforts are being made to undertake peace discussions with all segments of society, and the government has been meeting with various peace committees constituted in response to the current situation in Manipur, he noted. He also urged people not to engage in violent activities and not to trust or circulate false information and rumours that might cause animosity between various communities. He asked the public for support for the government's attempts to restore normalcy. In light of the scenario, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the state for three days. ALSO WATCH | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate new Parliament on May 28 Urging people to maintain peace, Shah said on Thursday, "There were clashes in Manipur after the verdict of a court. I would appeal to both groups they should maintain peace, and justice will be done with everyone. I will myself go to Manipur after few days and will stay there for three days and will talk to people of Manipur for establishing peace." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Row over new parliament inauguration; One killed in violence in Manipur

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was "shocked" by a letter he received on Friday from Sudan's military ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan demanding the removal of his ambassador to Sudan, according to his spokesperson.

"The Secretary-General is proud of the work done by (UN Special Representative to Sudan) Volker Perthes and reaffirms his full confidence in his Special Representative," said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric in a written statement on Friday.

Burhan had written to Guterres, requesting that Perthes be removed from his position, according to Reuters, citing officials in Sudan's presidency.

Weeks of intense combat in Sudan between Burhan's Sudanese Armed Forces and the country's Rapid Support Forces commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo have shattered expectations for a peaceful transition to civilian government, reported CNN.

Perthes, who was nominated to his position in 2021, has expressed deep worry about the dispute. He criticised both leaders of Sudan's warring groups in a presentation to the UN Security Council earlier this week, warning of "a growing ethnicisation of the conflict."

Despite a seven-day truce that is set to expire this weekend, combat between both sides has persisted. According to the US embassy in Khartoum, media have lately witnessed the use of artillery and military aircraft and drones, airstrikes, prolonged combat in the heart of the Khartoum Industrial Area, and battles in Zalingei, Darfur.

Perthes told the Security Council that blame for the violence "rests with those who are waging it daily: the leadership of the two sides who share accountability for choosing to settle their unresolved conflict on the battlefield rather than at the table."

According to UNICEF, the Sudanese violence has taken a devastating toll on civilians, with over 700 people killed, including 190 children, and 6,000 others&nbsp;injured.

Over a million people have been displaced, seeking refuge in rural regions, neighbouring Sudanese states, or crossing Sudanese borders.

<h2>Over one million displaced</h2>

According to the United Nations refugee agency, five weeks of violence in Sudan has&nbsp;displaced more than one million people, including a quarter-million refugees.

Sudan has been at war since April 15, when differences between army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo, erupted into an armed confrontation. Hundreds of people have been slain in the conflict&nbsp;that has&nbsp;transformed Khartoum's streets and other parts of the country into battlegrounds.

Speaking to reporters in Geneva on Friday, Matthew Saltmarsh, a spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), said 843,000 people have been internally displaced as a result of the violence, reported Al Jazeera.

Around 250,000 people have left Sudan's borders, largely into Egypt, Chad, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, according to Saltmarsh, who said that Egypt has accepted the greatest number of Sudanese refugees so far, at around 110,000. 
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was "shocked" by a letter he received on Friday from Sudan's military ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan demanding the removal of his ambassador to Sudan, according to his spokesperson.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was "shocked" by a letter he received on Friday from Sudan's military ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan demanding the removal of his ambassador to Sudan, according to his spokesperson. "The Secretary-General is proud of the work done by (UN Special Representative to Sudan) Volker Perthes and reaffirms his full confidence in his Special Representative," said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric in a written statement on Friday. Burhan had written to Guterres, requesting that Perthes be removed from his position, according to Reuters, citing officials in Sudan's presidency. Weeks of intense combat in Sudan between Burhan's Sudanese Armed Forces and the country's Rapid Support Forces commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo have shattered expectations for a peaceful transition to civilian government, reported CNN. Perthes, who was nominated to his position in 2021, has expressed deep worry about the dispute. He criticised both leaders of Sudan's warring groups in a presentation to the UN Security Council earlier this week, warning of "a growing ethnicisation of the conflict." Despite a seven-day truce that is set to expire this weekend, combat between both sides has persisted. According to the US embassy in Khartoum, media have lately witnessed the use of artillery and military aircraft and drones, airstrikes, prolonged combat in the heart of the Khartoum Industrial Area, and battles in Zalingei, Darfur. Perthes told the Security Council that blame for the violence "rests with those who are waging it daily: the leadership of the two sides who share accountability for choosing to settle their unresolved conflict on the battlefield rather than at the table." According to UNICEF, the Sudanese violence has taken a devastating toll on civilians, with over 700 people killed, including 190 children, and 6,000 others injured. Over a million people have been displaced, seeking refuge in rural regions, neighbouring Sudanese states, or crossing Sudanese borders. Over one million displaced According to the United Nations refugee agency, five weeks of violence in Sudan has displaced more than one million people, including a quarter-million refugees. Sudan has been at war since April 15, when differences between army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo, erupted into an armed confrontation. Hundreds of people have been slain in the conflict that has transformed Khartoum's streets and other parts of the country into battlegrounds. Speaking to reporters in Geneva on Friday, Matthew Saltmarsh, a spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), said 843,000 people have been internally displaced as a result of the violence, reported Al Jazeera. Around 250,000 people have left Sudan's borders, largely into Egypt, Chad, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, according to Saltmarsh, who said that Egypt has accepted the greatest number of Sudanese refugees so far, at around 110,000. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A man driving a pickup truck fell victim to a brutal assault by a group of young bicyclists in Los Angeles last week.&nbsp;The horrendous incident saw a group of young bicyclists viciously attacking a man driving a pickup truck in the bustling jewellery district of Los Angeles in broad daylight.&nbsp;

<h2>&nbsp;Video of the incident</h2>

The incident, which was captured on video, shows the victim being knocked to the ground by a mob of cyclists near the intersection of Hill and 6th Street on Thursday, May 18, when he got out of his pickup truck.&nbsp;

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The attackers, approximately 10 males on bicycles from 15 to 18 years of age, then ruthlessly kicked and stomped the defenceless man on the floor, who desperately covered his head in an attempt to shield himself from the onslaught. Bystanders tried to help the man by breaking off the assault.

<h2>The reason</h2>

The argument started when the bicyclists accused the man of hitting one of their bikes. A verbal argument quickly escalated into a brutal physical assault on the pickup driver.&nbsp;

A witness who spoke with KTLA 5 said that it began when the driver allegedly collided with one of the bicycles. He further added that “that’s when they were able to catch up to him, banging on his windows, banging on his truck, and then he pulled over and jumped out, and he got beaten. It was horrible."

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As things got nasty, a group of local jewellers rushed to the crime scene and begged the boys to stop their attack. In an attempt to scare off the cyclists and end the violence, a bystander quickly took off his belt and wielded it as a weapon.&nbsp;

<h2>A state of fear</h2>

Law enforcement authorities were alerted about the incident after 4 pm. By the time the officers arrived at the crime scene, the attackers and the victim had already left. &nbsp;

Another employee at a nearby jewellery store, Roman Kim, told ABC 7 that the cyclists were manoeuvring through the busy streets with a sense of entitlement. "There are six guys on their bikes, just swerving in and out.” &nbsp;

The shocking assault has left everyone alarmed and concerned about the growing issue of road rage and violence on the streets of Los Angeles.

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A man driving a pickup truck fell victim to a brutal assault by a group of young bicyclists in Los Angeles last week. The horrendous incident saw a group of young bicyclists viciously attacking a man driving a pickup truck in the bustling jewellery district of Los Angeles in broad daylight.

A man driving a pickup truck fell victim to a brutal assault by a group of young bicyclists in Los Angeles last week. The horrendous incident saw a group of young bicyclists viciously attacking a man driving a pickup truck in the bustling jewellery district of Los Angeles in broad daylight. Video of the incident The incident, which was captured on video, shows the victim being knocked to the ground by a mob of cyclists near the intersection of Hill and 6th Street on Thursday, May 18, when he got out of his pickup truck. ALSO READ | California police begin hunt for assailant who severed homeless man’s hand with sword The attackers, approximately 10 males on bicycles from 15 to 18 years of age, then ruthlessly kicked and stomped the defenceless man on the floor, who desperately covered his head in an attempt to shield himself from the onslaught. Bystanders tried to help the man by breaking off the assault. The reason The argument started when the bicyclists accused the man of hitting one of their bikes. A verbal argument quickly escalated into a brutal physical assault on the pickup driver. A witness who spoke with KTLA 5 said that it began when the driver allegedly collided with one of the bicycles. He further added that “that’s when they were able to catch up to him, banging on his windows, banging on his truck, and then he pulled over and jumped out, and he got beaten. It was horrible." WATCH | Mass shootings on the rise in America × As things got nasty, a group of local jewellers rushed to the crime scene and begged the boys to stop their attack. In an attempt to scare off the cyclists and end the violence, a bystander quickly took off his belt and wielded it as a weapon. A state of fear Law enforcement authorities were alerted about the incident after 4 pm. By the time the officers arrived at the crime scene, the attackers and the victim had already left. Another employee at a nearby jewellery store, Roman Kim, told ABC 7 that the cyclists were manoeuvring through the busy streets with a sense of entitlement. "There are six guys on their bikes, just swerving in and out.” The shocking assault has left everyone alarmed and concerned about the growing issue of road rage and violence on the streets of Los Angeles. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Sunday (May 21) visited the Al-Aqsa mosque for the second time since he took office and declared that Israel was “in charge” of the disputed holy site in Jerusalem. The move has since drawn condemnation from Palestinians and also comes amid recent escalations and a rise in tensions between Israel and Palestine.&nbsp;

<h2>Ben-Gvir’s visit to Al-Aqsa mosque</h2>

The comments came during an early morning visit to the compound that lies in the Old City of Jerusalem which is known as Temple Mount to Jews and deemed Judaism’s most sacred site and vestige of two ancient temples of the faith. “I’m happy to ascend the Temple Mount, the most important place for the people of Israel,” said Ben-Gvir.&nbsp;

As per the long-standing agreements Jews are permitted to visit the site, but not to pray at Temple Mount. However, the site has recently witnessed an influx&nbsp;of Jewish visitors who have increasingly been defying the ban, more or less openly. This has also sparked fears among Palestinians who have called it a provocation in the past.&nbsp;

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The Israeli minister’s visit also comes days after Israelis marked Jerusalem Day which celebrates Israel’s capture of east Jerusalem, including the Old City, following the Middle East war in 1967. “All the threats from Hamas will not help, we are in charge here in Jerusalem and all of the Land of Israel,” said Ben-Gvir.&nbsp;

The national security minister also went on to post an image of himself on Telegram at Al-Aqsa mosque and wrote, “Jerusalem is our soul.” He added, “The threats of Hamas will not deter us, I went up to the Temple Mount!” The visit was also later confirmed by the Israeli police who said that it passed without any incidents.&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli Cabinet meeting in Old City</h2>

Hours after the controversial visit, on Sunday, top politicians from Israel also held a rare Cabinet meeting in the tunnels beneath the Western Wall. “Time and again, my friends and I have been forced to repel international pressure on the part of those who would divide Jerusalem again,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as quoted by AFP, at the beginning of the meeting.&nbsp;

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He also said how some leaders in Israel were “prepared to give in to those pressures” but “we have acted differently” and also reportedly went on to celebrate the expansion of Israeli settlement in east Jerusalem which is deemed illegal by the international community. This comes also after several people&nbsp;expressed concerns over the newly elected government of Netanyahu and his right-wing allies, particularly over their relations with Palestinians.

<h2>Palestine&nbsp;calls visit&nbsp;'playing with fire'</h2>

A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Israeli minister’s “incursion at an early hour, like thieves, into the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards will not change the reality and will not impose Israeli sovereignty over it.” The president’s office also called the “harming” of Al-Aqsa mosque “playing with fire”.&nbsp;

Abbas’s spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeineh said the region will be pushed “into a religious war with unimaginable consequences that will affect everyone.” He also called Ben-Gvir’s visit a “blatant attack” on the mosque.&nbsp;

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The militant group that rules the blockaded Gaza Strip, Hamas’ spokesman said Israel would bear the consequences for the “savage assault” on the Al-Aqsa mosque. It added, the move “confirms the depths of danger looming over Al-Aqsa, under this Zionist fascist government and the arrogance of its ministers from the extreme right.”&nbsp;

The Jordanian Waqf Islamic affairs council, which serves as the custodian of the mosque, called the Israeli minister’s visit a “blatant storming and desecration of the blessed Al-Aqsa mosque”. “No less dangerous is the call by the occupation (Israeli) government to hold its meeting this morning in the Western Wall area,” said the Waqf, in a statement.&nbsp;

Jordan’s foreign ministry called the visit a “provocative step” which is “condemned” as well as a “dangerous and unacceptable escalation.” It added that the move, “represents a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international law, and of the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites”.&nbsp;

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The incident comes after the fighting between Israel and Gaza militants ended just last week following an Egypt-mediated truce between the two factions. At least 34 Palestinians and one Israeli were killed during the hostilities which went on for days. Egypt’s foreign ministry on Sunday asked Israel to “immediately stop the escalatory practices which inflame the pre-existing state of tension in the occupied (Palestinian) territories.”&nbsp;

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Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Sunday (May 21) visited the Al-Aqsa mosque for the second time since he took office and declared that Israel was “in charge” of the disputed holy site in Jerusalem. The move has since drawn condemnation from Palestinians and also comes amid recent escalations and a rise in tensions between Israel and Palestine. Ben-Gvir’s visit to Al-Aqsa mosque The comments came during an early morning visit to the compound that lies in the Old City of Jerusalem which is known as Temple Mount to Jews and deemed Judaism’s most sacred site and vestige of two ancient temples of the faith. “I’m happy to ascend the Temple Mount, the most important place for the people of Israel,” said Ben-Gvir. As per the long-standing agreements Jews are permitted to visit the site, but not to pray at Temple Mount. However, the site has recently witnessed an influx of Jewish visitors who have increasingly been defying the ban, more or less openly. This has also sparked fears among Palestinians who have called it a provocation in the past. ALSO READ | Explained: Why has Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s visit to Al-Aqsa mosque sparked outrage? The Israeli minister’s visit also comes days after Israelis marked Jerusalem Day which celebrates Israel’s capture of east Jerusalem, including the Old City, following the Middle East war in 1967. “All the threats from Hamas will not help, we are in charge here in Jerusalem and all of the Land of Israel,” said Ben-Gvir. The national security minister also went on to post an image of himself on Telegram at Al-Aqsa mosque and wrote, “Jerusalem is our soul.” He added, “The threats of Hamas will not deter us, I went up to the Temple Mount!” The visit was also later confirmed by the Israeli police who said that it passed without any incidents. Israeli Cabinet meeting in Old City Hours after the controversial visit, on Sunday, top politicians from Israel also held a rare Cabinet meeting in the tunnels beneath the Western Wall. “Time and again, my friends and I have been forced to repel international pressure on the part of those who would divide Jerusalem again,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as quoted by AFP, at the beginning of the meeting. ALSO WATCH | Senior Israeli minister visits Al-Aqsa mosque He also said how some leaders in Israel were “prepared to give in to those pressures” but “we have acted differently” and also reportedly went on to celebrate the expansion of Israeli settlement in east Jerusalem which is deemed illegal by the international community. This comes also after several people expressed concerns over the newly elected government of Netanyahu and his right-wing allies, particularly over their relations with Palestinians. Palestine calls visit 'playing with fire' A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Israeli minister’s “incursion at an early hour, like thieves, into the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards will not change the reality and will not impose Israeli sovereignty over it.” The president’s office also called the “harming” of Al-Aqsa mosque “playing with fire”. Abbas’s spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeineh said the region will be pushed “into a religious war with unimaginable consequences that will affect everyone.” He also called Ben-Gvir’s visit a “blatant attack” on the mosque. ALSO READ | In pics | Thousands of Israelis participate in contentious 'flag march' in Jerusalem, rattles Palestinians The militant group that rules the blockaded Gaza Strip, Hamas’ spokesman said Israel would bear the consequences for the “savage assault” on the Al-Aqsa mosque. It added, the move “confirms the depths of danger looming over Al-Aqsa, under this Zionist fascist government and the arrogance of its ministers from the extreme right.” The Jordanian Waqf Islamic affairs council, which serves as the custodian of the mosque, called the Israeli minister’s visit a “blatant storming and desecration of the blessed Al-Aqsa mosque”. “No less dangerous is the call by the occupation (Israeli) government to hold its meeting this morning in the Western Wall area,” said the Waqf, in a statement. Jordan’s foreign ministry called the visit a “provocative step” which is “condemned” as well as a “dangerous and unacceptable escalation.” It added that the move, “represents a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international law, and of the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites”. ALSO READ | Israeli-Palestinian Gaza truce holds after hunger striker's death The incident comes after the fighting between Israel and Gaza militants ended just last week following an Egypt-mediated truce between the two factions. At least 34 Palestinians and one Israeli were killed during the hostilities which went on for days. Egypt’s foreign ministry on Sunday asked Israel to “immediately stop the escalatory practices which inflame the pre-existing state of tension in the occupied (Palestinian) territories.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In an interview with Geo News, Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major-General Ahmed Sharif on Friday (May 12), refuted allegations of imposition of martial law in Pakistan. This comes amid reports of unrest and resignations within the military ranks of the Pakistan army.&nbsp;

Speaking on Geo News, Sharif said, “I want to say very clearly that Gen Asim Munir and the senior army leadership under him wholeheartedly support democracy and will keep doing so. There is no question of martial law.”&nbsp;

This comes as Pakistan is witnessing days-long political turmoil following the sudden arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. Amid nationwide protests, army installations were also targeted. “Despite efforts of domestic miscreants and foreign enemies, the army was, is and will remain united under COAS (Chief of Army Staff) Gen Asim Munir,” said the military’s top spokesperson.&nbsp; 
 
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He added, “The dream of dividing it will always remain a dream. No one has resigned and nor has anyone disobeyed any order.” According to reports, several high-ranking officials in the Pakistan army have resigned amid recent violence which has killed at least eight people so far, reported news agency Reuters.&nbsp;

The army has warned against further attacks on its assets and has called the violence “pre-planned”. Notably, the country’s army remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having reportedly&nbsp;ruled it directly for nearly half of its 75-year history through three coups. They have also previously intervened citing economic or political instability in the country.&nbsp;

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“The army’s senior leadership, the chief of army staff places its complete trust in democracy,” Sharif told Geo News. The army will continue to counter any false narratives or attempts to disrupt the unity within its rank, he said, as per The Express Tribune, and called on the public and media to rely on verified information from official sources as opposed to reports and speculations.&nbsp;

This also comes after the former Pakistan PM said on Friday that there is no rule of law in Pakistan and that it is being run by only one man – the Army chief. “There is no rule of law in Pakistan,” said the PTI party chief, adding that “it is run by only one man and that’s the Army chief.”&nbsp; 
 
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He also went on to assure that if he gets re-elected as the Pakistan PM, he will “not denotify” the army chief. On Friday, the Islamabad High Court granted the PTI chairman bail for two weeks in the Al-Qadir Trust case and all others.&nbsp;

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In an interview with Geo News, Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major-General Ahmed Sharif on Friday (May 12), refuted allegations of imposition of martial law in Pakistan. This comes amid reports of unrest and resignations within the military ranks of the Pakistan army. Speaking on Geo News, Sharif said, “I want to say very clearly that Gen Asim Munir and the senior army leadership under him wholeheartedly support democracy and will keep doing so. There is no question of martial law.” This comes as Pakistan is witnessing days-long political turmoil following the sudden arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. Amid nationwide protests, army installations were also targeted. “Despite efforts of domestic miscreants and foreign enemies, the army was, is and will remain united under COAS (Chief of Army Staff) Gen Asim Munir,” said the military’s top spokesperson. ALSO READ | Islamabad High Court grants two-week bail to Imran Khan in all ongoing cases He added, “The dream of dividing it will always remain a dream. No one has resigned and nor has anyone disobeyed any order.” According to reports, several high-ranking officials in the Pakistan army have resigned amid recent violence which has killed at least eight people so far, reported news agency Reuters. The army has warned against further attacks on its assets and has called the violence “pre-planned”. Notably, the country’s army remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having reportedly ruled it directly for nearly half of its 75-year history through three coups. They have also previously intervened citing economic or political instability in the country. ALSO WATCH | Pakistan government: If released, we'll rearrest Imran Khan “The army’s senior leadership, the chief of army staff places its complete trust in democracy,” Sharif told Geo News. The army will continue to counter any false narratives or attempts to disrupt the unity within its rank, he said, as per The Express Tribune, and called on the public and media to rely on verified information from official sources as opposed to reports and speculations. This also comes after the former Pakistan PM said on Friday that there is no rule of law in Pakistan and that it is being run by only one man – the Army chief. “There is no rule of law in Pakistan,” said the PTI party chief, adding that “it is run by only one man and that’s the Army chief.” ALSO READ | Imran Khan slams Pakistan army chief, says nation ‘being run by only one man’ He also went on to assure that if he gets re-elected as the Pakistan PM, he will “not denotify” the army chief. On Friday, the Islamabad High Court granted the PTI chairman bail for two weeks in the Al-Qadir Trust case and all others. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A former US Marine who allegedly killed an unruly passenger by putting him in a chokehold on the New York City subway has been taken into police custody on Friday. He&nbsp;is expected to be arraigned over manslaughter charges said the Manhattan district attorney on Thursday (May 11).&nbsp;

Reuters reports that&nbsp;Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old US Marine Corps veteran, surrendered to the&nbsp;police at the 5th Precinct in southeastern Manhattan on Friday. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Thursday said that Penny will&nbsp;be arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on a count of second-degree manslaughter.

This comes after Manhattan prosecutors said that they will bring criminal charges against the accused who faces a charge of second-degree manslaughter, which could lead to a jail term of up to 15 years.&nbsp;

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“We can confirm that Daniel Penny will be arrested on a charge of manslaughter in the second degree. We cannot provide any additional information until he has been arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, which we expect to take place tomorrow (May 12),” a spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, said in a statement.&nbsp;

Jordan Neely’s death

A now-viral video shows Penny putting 30-year-old Jordan Neely in a chokehold and pinning him to the floor of an F train in Manhattan, nearly two weeks earlier. The death of Jordan Neely, also known as a Michael Jackson impersonator who often performed on the train, has sparked outrage and protests calling for the arrest of the alleged perpetrator.

According to witnesses, the serviceman, who is White, allegedly restrained Neely after the latter was complaining loudly about being hungry and saying he was ready to die. Subsequently, Penny came up behind him and gripped him around the neck until he appeared to stop moving. Neely was later declared dead.&nbsp;

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According to the medical examiner, Neely died from compression of the neck. Furthermore, a freelance journalist who witnessed the incident said Neely, who is Black, had been screaming and begging for money but had not physically attacked anyone.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, some people have said that the incident amounted to a “lynching” and an example of “white vigilantism” against people of colour. Penny’s lawyers said he did not mean to kill Neely and that their client, along with two other riders who helped restrain the 30-year-old, had acted in self-defence.

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“Daniel never intended to harm Mr Neely and could not have foreseen his untimely death,” said Penny’s lawyers, Steven Raiser and Thomas Kenniff, in a statement. It also alleged that Neely had aggressively threatened passengers riding in the subway car. 
 
Meanwhile, an attorney for Neely’s family in a statement said that Penny's actions on the train and his words show that “he needs to be in prison,” reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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A former US Marine who allegedly killed an unruly passenger by putting him in a chokehold on the New York City subway has been taken into police custody on Friday.

A former US Marine who allegedly killed an unruly passenger by putting him in a chokehold on the New York City subway has been taken into police custody on Friday. He is expected to be arraigned over manslaughter charges said the Manhattan district attorney on Thursday (May 11). Reuters reports that Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old US Marine Corps veteran, surrendered to the police at the 5th Precinct in southeastern Manhattan on Friday. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Thursday said that Penny will be arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on a count of second-degree manslaughter. This comes after Manhattan prosecutors said that they will bring criminal charges against the accused who faces a charge of second-degree manslaughter, which could lead to a jail term of up to 15 years. ALSO READ | Who was Jordan Neely? Michael Jackson impersonator who died after chokehold in New York train “We can confirm that Daniel Penny will be arrested on a charge of manslaughter in the second degree. We cannot provide any additional information until he has been arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, which we expect to take place tomorrow (May 12),” a spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, said in a statement. Jordan Neely’s death A now-viral video shows Penny putting 30-year-old Jordan Neely in a chokehold and pinning him to the floor of an F train in Manhattan, nearly two weeks earlier. The death of Jordan Neely, also known as a Michael Jackson impersonator who often performed on the train, has sparked outrage and protests calling for the arrest of the alleged perpetrator. According to witnesses, the serviceman, who is White, allegedly restrained Neely after the latter was complaining loudly about being hungry and saying he was ready to die. Subsequently, Penny came up behind him and gripped him around the neck until he appeared to stop moving. Neely was later declared dead. ALSO READ | Jordan Neely killing: Family seeks justice as police yet to file criminal charges According to the medical examiner, Neely died from compression of the neck. Furthermore, a freelance journalist who witnessed the incident said Neely, who is Black, had been screaming and begging for money but had not physically attacked anyone. Meanwhile, some people have said that the incident amounted to a “lynching” and an example of “white vigilantism” against people of colour. Penny’s lawyers said he did not mean to kill Neely and that their client, along with two other riders who helped restrain the 30-year-old, had acted in self-defence. ALSO READ | Daniel Penny: Former Marine who put homeless man in chokehold defends action “Daniel never intended to harm Mr Neely and could not have foreseen his untimely death,” said Penny’s lawyers, Steven Raiser and Thomas Kenniff, in a statement. It also alleged that Neely had aggressively threatened passengers riding in the subway car. Meanwhile, an attorney for Neely’s family in a statement said that Penny's actions on the train and his words show that “he needs to be in prison,” reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Former US Marine Daniel Penny whose chokehold killed Jordan Neely surrenders, to face manslaughter charges

Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday they are "deeply concerned" about the violence ravaging Myanmar, and condemned a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country.

ASEAN leaders say 'deeply concerned' about Myanmar violence

Gunmen abducted 40 people from a church in a remote village in northern Nigeria, a local Christian group said on Monday, in the latest attack against worshippers.

Armed gangs, known locally as bandits, have been abducting people from villages, schools and highways mostly in the northwest of the country, where government security is thin.

Reverend Joseph John Hayan, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna state, said the attack took place on Sunday when gunmen attacked worshippers during a service at Bege Baptist Church, in Madala village, in Chikun local government area.

Chikun is among two districts in Kaduna where ransom-seeking armed gangs are most active.

Hayan, however, said 15 of those kidnapped escaped from their captors on Sunday night.

"We have not heard any contact for ransom or anything from them (gunmen) concerning the remaining people and we pray that the abductors would be merciful to release the remaining 25 back to their families," Hayan said.

A Kaduna police spokesperson did not respond to calls and messages to their mobile phone. 
 
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Gunmen abducted 40 people from a church in a remote village in northern Nigeria, a local Christian group said on Monday, in the latest attack against worshippers.

Gunmen abducted 40 people from a church in a remote village in northern Nigeria, a local Christian group said on Monday, in the latest attack against worshippers. Armed gangs, known locally as bandits, have been abducting people from villages, schools and highways mostly in the northwest of the country, where government security is thin. Reverend Joseph John Hayan, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna state, said the attack took place on Sunday when gunmen attacked worshippers during a service at Bege Baptist Church, in Madala village, in Chikun local government area. Chikun is among two districts in Kaduna where ransom-seeking armed gangs are most active. Hayan, however, said 15 of those kidnapped escaped from their captors on Sunday night. "We have not heard any contact for ransom or anything from them (gunmen) concerning the remaining people and we pray that the abductors would be merciful to release the remaining 25 back to their families," Hayan said. A Kaduna police spokesperson did not respond to calls and messages to their mobile phone. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Soldiers of the Indian Army held flag marches and evacuated thousands of civilians amid curfew to quell violence between tribal and non-tribal groups in Manipur, India.

Indian army steps in to quell violence in Manipur

The Manipur Government issued a ‘shoot at sight' order to control the spiraling violence in the state. The state government in their directive said that authorities should ‘shoot at sight’ in ‘extreme cases’ as fifty-five columns of the Army and Assam Rifles have been deployed to contain widespread rioting. Violence broke out between between tribals and the majority Meitei community which has displaced over 9,000 people from their villages.

Manipur Violence: 'Shoot at sight' orders issued to contain spiraling unrest

After fighting broke out during the tribal solidarity march on Wednesday, a curfew has been imposed in eight districts of India, and internet service has been suspended throughout the Northeastern State of Manipur.

Manipur violence: Fight breaks out between two communities during tribal rally

13 suspected gang members were beaten to death and set on fire by a mob in Haiti on the 24th of April. It was the most horrific vigilante violence witnessed in the recent history of Haiti. Later the same day, six more gang members were allegedly killed by police and burnt by residents. Law and order situation has increasingly deteriorated in Port-au-Prince since the assassination of former president, Jovenel Moishe, in July 2021. United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, this past Monday, termed the security situation in Haiti comparable to countries at war. Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

Vigilante violence snares lives of 13 gang members

Extremist rebels unleashed violence on locals in simultaneous attacks across three countries - Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The toll from these attacks is close to 100, and authorities in these three nations are struggling to control the dangerous and hostile force.

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At least one police officer and a civilian have been killed after violent protests erupted against the Chinese-state-owned company subsidiary, Emerald Energy, in Colombia’s Caqueta province on Thursday (March 2). Some 79 officers and nine workers at the oilfield were taken hostage by the rural communities, said the human rights ombudsman Carlos Camargo, in a statement.&nbsp;

“It's lamentable that, amid these protests, a policeman and civilian were killed, while several policemen were detained and others were injured”, said Camargo, as per Reuters. According to the Colombian police, violence erupted in a rural area of the San Vicente del Caguan municipality where an Emerald Energy oil field was attacked and set on fire by the protesters.&nbsp;

Police sources told Reuters, that one officer and a civilian died from gunshot wounds and they suspect the involvement of the rebel group, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) who are present in the area in the recent protests. People from rural and indigenous communities had blocked access to the oil field and demanded that the Sinochem subsidiary help fix roads in the region.&nbsp;

Notably, protests are not rare in the country as communities have pushed for companies to build infrastructure like roads and schools. Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro took to Twitter and said that he has ordered a joint commission from the country’s defence and interior ministries as well as the military to be dispatched to the region to put an end to the violence.&nbsp;

In a series of statements, Petro also seemingly accused rebel groups like the FARC of wanting to destroy the government and plunge Colombia into war. “The extremes come together in practice. The prosecutor’s office…must investigate and identify the criminals who caused the deaths in Caquetá. I expect the collaboration of the national peasantry to free the retained officials of my government,” said the Colombian president.&nbsp; 
 
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At least one police officer and a civilian have been killed after violent protests erupted against the Chinese-state-owned company subsidiary, Emerald Energy, in Colombia’s Caqueta province on Thursday (March 2). Some 79 officers and nine workers at the oilfield were taken hostage by the rural communities, said the human rights ombudsman Carlos Camargo, in a statement. “It's lamentable that, amid these protests, a policeman and civilian were killed, while several policemen were detained and others were injured”, said Camargo, as per Reuters. According to the Colombian police, violence erupted in a rural area of the San Vicente del Caguan municipality where an Emerald Energy oil field was attacked and set on fire by the protesters. Police sources told Reuters, that one officer and a civilian died from gunshot wounds and they suspect the involvement of the rebel group, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) who are present in the area in the recent protests. People from rural and indigenous communities had blocked access to the oil field and demanded that the Sinochem subsidiary help fix roads in the region. Notably, protests are not rare in the country as communities have pushed for companies to build infrastructure like roads and schools. Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro took to Twitter and said that he has ordered a joint commission from the country’s defence and interior ministries as well as the military to be dispatched to the region to put an end to the violence. In a series of statements, Petro also seemingly accused rebel groups like the FARC of wanting to destroy the government and plunge Colombia into war. “The extremes come together in practice. The prosecutor’s office…must investigate and identify the criminals who caused the deaths in Caquetá. I expect the collaboration of the national peasantry to free the retained officials of my government,” said the Colombian president. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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During one protest in Colombia, 79 offices and nine oil field workers reportedly were taken hostage by members of rural communities who also blocked access to an oil field and started a fire.

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At least 15 people have been arrested, including a 13-year-old, after violence broke out outside a hotel in the United Kingdom housing asylum seekers late Friday (February 10), said the local police on Saturday. The initially peaceful protest and counter-protest took place in Knowsley near Liverpool in northwest England which eventually descended into chaos, causing injuries, a police van set on fire, while offenders also threw lit fireworks at police officers, as per media reports citing officials.&nbsp;

The incident took place outside the Suites hotel, where 15 people between the ages of 13 and 54 were arrested including 13 men and two women. “A number of individuals who turned up at the Suites Hotel last night were intent on using a planned protest to carry out violent and despicable behaviour,” said Serena Kennedy, the chief constable of Merseyside police, as per the Guardian.&nbsp;

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She added, “They turned up armed with hammers and fireworks to cause as much trouble as they could and their actions could have resulted in members of the public and police officers being seriously injured, or worse.” The hotel in question has been providing refuge to asylum seekers since January last year under a British government contract, said the Knowsley Council.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the chief constable also said that there were multiple injuries including one of the police officers and “it is only through luck that no one was more seriously injured or worse.” She added, “All of those arrested will now be questioned and we will continue to gather all evidence as part of this investigation and our officers are continuing to examine CCTV footage in a bid to identify anyone else involved,” reported the Guardian.

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Additionally, Kennedy also said that ahead of the violence on Friday, rumours and misinformation about a man who allegedly made inappropriate advances toward a teenage girl were circulating on social media. “We know that those involved in the violent activity last night used this as an excuse to commit violence and intimidate members of the public”, said the chief constable, adding that an investigation into the incident about the teenage girl is underway.&nbsp;

“Social media speculation, misinformation and rumour can actually damage the outcome of investigations and cause unnecessary fear and consequent behaviour, so I would continue to ask people to be mindful of the damage that such actions can cause,” said Kennedy. The local police have also said that they would enforce a dispersal order for the next two days around the Suites Hotel while extra officers will be placed to carry out high-visibility policing in a bid to prevent further incidents, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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At least 15 people have been arrested, including a 13-year-old, after violence broke out outside a hotel in the United Kingdom housing asylum seekers late Friday (February 10), said the local police on Saturday. The initially peaceful protest and counter-protest took place in Knowsley near Liverpool in northwest England which eventually descended into chaos, causing injuries, a police van set on fire, while offenders also threw lit fireworks at police officers, as per media reports citing officials. The incident took place outside the Suites hotel, where 15 people between the ages of 13 and 54 were arrested including 13 men and two women. “A number of individuals who turned up at the Suites Hotel last night were intent on using a planned protest to carry out violent and despicable behaviour,” said Serena Kennedy, the chief constable of Merseyside police, as per the Guardian. ALSO READ | Over 80 asylum seekers died in UK Home Office accommodation since 2020: Report She added, “They turned up armed with hammers and fireworks to cause as much trouble as they could and their actions could have resulted in members of the public and police officers being seriously injured, or worse.” The hotel in question has been providing refuge to asylum seekers since January last year under a British government contract, said the Knowsley Council. Meanwhile, the chief constable also said that there were multiple injuries including one of the police officers and “it is only through luck that no one was more seriously injured or worse.” She added, “All of those arrested will now be questioned and we will continue to gather all evidence as part of this investigation and our officers are continuing to examine CCTV footage in a bid to identify anyone else involved,” reported the Guardian. ALSO READ | UK PM Sunak vows to clear backlog of asylum seekers, to send Albanians back Additionally, Kennedy also said that ahead of the violence on Friday, rumours and misinformation about a man who allegedly made inappropriate advances toward a teenage girl were circulating on social media. “We know that those involved in the violent activity last night used this as an excuse to commit violence and intimidate members of the public”, said the chief constable, adding that an investigation into the incident about the teenage girl is underway. “Social media speculation, misinformation and rumour can actually damage the outcome of investigations and cause unnecessary fear and consequent behaviour, so I would continue to ask people to be mindful of the damage that such actions can cause,” said Kennedy. The local police have also said that they would enforce a dispersal order for the next two days around the Suites Hotel while extra officers will be placed to carry out high-visibility policing in a bid to prevent further incidents, reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Thousands of protesters in Peru, many from the country’s heavily indigenous south, descended on Lima, the capital, angered by a mounting death toll since unrest erupted last month and calling for sweeping change.

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In its first resolution against Myanmar in 74 years, UNSC has urged the country's military junta to end violence and free ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners.

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Gunmen have killed at least 38 villagers in northwestern Nigeria's Kaduna state, a region chronically marred by armed violence. Gangs of armed men have attacked hundreds of local communities across northwestern Nigeria in recent years.

Gunmen kill at least 38 villagers in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state

A day after a police officer was killed during clashes with demonstrators over high petrol prices, Jordan said on Friday that it was placing a "temporary ban" on the social media app TikTok. Last week, truckers went on strike to protest the exorbitant cost of fuel in the Arab nation. Many cities in Jordan have experienced the strike and protests. On Thursday, there were clashes in numerous places, and police used tear gas to break them up.&nbsp;

Videos of the&nbsp;protests went viral on&nbsp;TikTok and Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said on Friday it was banning&nbsp;the popular short-form video application “after its misuse and failing to deal with publications inciting violence and disorder.”

Internet was also disrupted in the cities of Maan, where the police officer was killed, and Karak.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, King Abdullah II of Jordan affirmed&nbsp;to “deal firmly” with the situation.

“We will not tolerate violence against our security personnel, who work day and night to protect Jordan and Jordanians,” he said in a statement released by the Royal Court.

The deputy police director in the city of Maan, Abdul Razzaq Abdel Hafez Al Dalabeh, was shot and killed on Thursday. The king visited the family to offer his condolences.

Jordan has long been regarded as an oasis of stability in a volatile area and is a close ally of the West.

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A day after a police officer was killed during clashes with demonstrators over high petrol prices, Jordan said on Friday that it was placing a "temporary ban" on the social media app TikTok.

A day after a police officer was killed during clashes with demonstrators over high petrol prices, Jordan said on Friday that it was placing a "temporary ban" on the social media app TikTok. Last week, truckers went on strike to protest the exorbitant cost of fuel in the Arab nation. Many cities in Jordan have experienced the strike and protests. On Thursday, there were clashes in numerous places, and police used tear gas to break them up. Videos of the protests went viral on TikTok and Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said on Friday it was banning the popular short-form video application “after its misuse and failing to deal with publications inciting violence and disorder.” Internet was also disrupted in the cities of Maan, where the police officer was killed, and Karak. Meanwhile, King Abdullah II of Jordan affirmed to “deal firmly” with the situation. “We will not tolerate violence against our security personnel, who work day and night to protect Jordan and Jordanians,” he said in a statement released by the Royal Court. The deputy police director in the city of Maan, Abdul Razzaq Abdel Hafez Al Dalabeh, was shot and killed on Thursday. The king visited the family to offer his condolences. Jordan has long been regarded as an oasis of stability in a volatile area and is a close ally of the West. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Supporters of far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday attempted to invade the federal police headquarters in the capital Brasilia, in a flash of post-election violence on the day the president's electoral defeat was certified.

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German detained 25 members and supporters of a far-right group that the prosecutor's office said were preparing a violent overthrow of the state, with some members suspected of plotting an armed attack on the parliament.

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Angry demonstrations turned violent in Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaanbaatar on Monday (December 5) as protesters braved sub-zero temperatures to storm the country’s main parliament building, following allegations of corruption among government officials.

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In the elections for the federal parliament and provincial legislatures on Sunday, Nepal saw voter participation of almost 61 per cent. Intermittent violence and riots jeopardised&nbsp;the Nepalese elections. These incidents resulted in one death and other disruptions to the voting process.&nbsp;Over 22,000 polling places conducted&nbsp;voting, which opened at 7 am local time and ended at 5 pm. The voter turnout estimates are preliminary, and it is anticipated that the proportion will rise when data from around the nation is tallied.

Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya said, "The nationwide voter turnout has stood at around 61 per cent. This is likely to increase slightly as we continue receiving details from districts across the country. This is certainly less than what we had expected."

Compared to the last two elections, which were held in 2013, and 2017, where 78 percent of voters turned out, the voter turnout is much lower.

<h2>Quick facts</h2>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-elections-will-pm-deuba-sustain-the-tide-for-nepali-congress-535522">First-past-the-post (FPTP) voting system (</a>In this voting method, the candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared the winner) will be used to fill 165 of the 275 seats in the federal parliament, while a proportional representation method will be used to fill the other 110 seats (PR).

There will be direct elections for 330 seats in total, with proportional representation used to fill the remaining 220 seats in the seven provincial legislatures.

A party must win at least one seat in the federal parliament under the FPTP system and at least 3 per cent&nbsp;of the vote share in order to be recognised as a national party and secure seats under PR. Despite worries about rioting, poor administration, and potential manipulation, the Election Commission chose to hold a single-day election as it considered it to be practical and cost-effective.&nbsp;

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After the country's democratic transition in 1990, there have been 32 administrations in Nepal, and in the 14 years since the monarchy was overthrown in 2008, there have been 10 governments. At that time, the nation's leaders collectively pledged to create a "stable government, consolidate democracy, promote economic growth, and ensure governance free from corruption." Few people anticipate that Sunday's election will result in long-term political stability since they are completely discredited.

<h2>Current political situation</h2>

There is the ruling coalition headed by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's Nepali Congress (NC), which consists of Madhav Kumar Nepal's Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist and Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda's Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-MC) (CPN-US).

The Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), led by former prime minister K P Sharma Oli, aspires to retake office following the election.

In a dozen seats, the UML has joined forces with the Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). Under the FPTP system, more than 150 seats are up for election by the monarchist and Hindu nationalist RPP.

Smaller Terai parties have joined forces with the two big coalitions, more so in an effort to gain influence than to pursue the greater autonomy they had previously pushed for. Around 1,200 independents are running for the federal parliament as a show of discontent with the national parties, corruption, and lack of accountability.

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After a string of defeats, divisions, and uprisings during Oli's administration—which was elected with a close to two-thirds majority in 2017—Deuba was appointed prime minister in July 2021. President Bidya Devi Bhandari supported Oli's attempt to hold onto power by dissolving the House twice, but the Supreme Court ruled that both dissolutions were illegal and ordered the President to swear in Deuba.

Oli has regularly criticised the court as political and stated that, if elected, he would use the Prime Minister's prerogative to re-apply for a mandate whenever he saw fit.

Although there does not appear to be any internal resistance to Oli's leadership, Deuba confronts a number of rivals inside the Nepali Congress, notably Gagan Thapa, the general secretary, who has put a claim to the role of prime minister in the event that the coalition wins back power.

Deuba (76) has served as prime minister five times; Oli and Prachanda have each done so once. Rifts within their parties or alliances always resulted in the end of their terms.

<h2>Violence during voting</h2>

The elections, according to the Chief Election Commissioner&nbsp;of Nepal, Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, were mainly peaceful&nbsp;with only a few sporadic&nbsp;incidents.&nbsp;These incidences led to the postponement of voting at 15 polling places across four districts.

According to Thapaliya, the vote-counting process started in the Kathmandu Valley on Sunday night and will be finished in a week.

At Nateshwari Basic School of Tribeni Municipality in Bajura, there was one fatality from gunfire at a polling place. Following a fight between two groups, after the vote was completed, the 24-year-old male was fatally shot by police, according to authorities.

In Kailali district's Dhangadhi Sub-metropolitan City, a small explosion occurred close to a polling location for Sharda Secondary School. Officials said that no one was hurt and that the event only caused a short stoppage of 30 minutes in the voting process at the polling place.

In 11 locations in the Dhangadi, Gorkha, and Dolakha districts, there have been a few instances of festering disputes amongst party cadres. They claimed that it had no impact on the polling.

<h2>Core issues and road ahead</h2>

Political parties and their leaders are now more defamed than ever because to Nepal's instability, lack of government accountability, and extreme levels of corruption. Nepal's economic prospects have been harmed by the decline in governmental authority and growing mistrust of the judiciary - the Chief Justice is still suspended. Approximately 500,000 young people depart the nation each year to work as labourers in the Gulf, and more than a hundred of them pass away each month, according to government statistics. Young people have not been given much optimism by political promises to quadruple or double the GDP.

Parties have found it simple to lay the blame for Nepal's issues and instability on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peta-says-king-charles-iii-bans-foie-gras-at-all-royal-residences-535463">monarchy</a>. But once the monarchy was abolished, nothing changed.

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In the elections for the federal parliament and provincial legislatures on Sunday, Nepal saw voter participation of almost 61 per cent. Intermittent violence and riots jeopardised the Nepalese elections.

In the elections for the federal parliament and provincial legislatures on Sunday, Nepal saw voter participation of almost 61 per cent. Intermittent violence and riots jeopardised the Nepalese elections. These incidents resulted in one death and other disruptions to the voting process. Over 22,000 polling places conducted voting, which opened at 7 am local time and ended at 5 pm. The voter turnout estimates are preliminary, and it is anticipated that the proportion will rise when data from around the nation is tallied. Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya said, "The nationwide voter turnout has stood at around 61 per cent. This is likely to increase slightly as we continue receiving details from districts across the country. This is certainly less than what we had expected." Compared to the last two elections, which were held in 2013, and 2017, where 78 percent of voters turned out, the voter turnout is much lower. Quick facts First-past-the-post (FPTP) voting system (In this voting method, the candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared the winner) will be used to fill 165 of the 275 seats in the federal parliament, while a proportional representation method will be used to fill the other 110 seats (PR). There will be direct elections for 330 seats in total, with proportional representation used to fill the remaining 220 seats in the seven provincial legislatures. A party must win at least one seat in the federal parliament under the FPTP system and at least 3 per cent of the vote share in order to be recognised as a national party and secure seats under PR. Despite worries about rioting, poor administration, and potential manipulation, the Election Commission chose to hold a single-day election as it considered it to be practical and cost-effective. WATCH | Nepal goes to polls amid political instability After the country's democratic transition in 1990, there have been 32 administrations in Nepal, and in the 14 years since the monarchy was overthrown in 2008, there have been 10 governments. At that time, the nation's leaders collectively pledged to create a "stable government, consolidate democracy, promote economic growth, and ensure governance free from corruption." Few people anticipate that Sunday's election will result in long-term political stability since they are completely discredited. Current political situation There is the ruling coalition headed by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's Nepali Congress (NC), which consists of Madhav Kumar Nepal's Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist and Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda's Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-MC) (CPN-US). The Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), led by former prime minister K P Sharma Oli, aspires to retake office following the election. In a dozen seats, the UML has joined forces with the Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). Under the FPTP system, more than 150 seats are up for election by the monarchist and Hindu nationalist RPP. Smaller Terai parties have joined forces with the two big coalitions, more so in an effort to gain influence than to pursue the greater autonomy they had previously pushed for. Around 1,200 independents are running for the federal parliament as a show of discontent with the national parties, corruption, and lack of accountability. Also read | Nepal Airlines to sell five Chinese airplanes grounded for two years due to tech, mechanical faults After a string of defeats, divisions, and uprisings during Oli's administration—which was elected with a close to two-thirds majority in 2017—Deuba was appointed prime minister in July 2021. President Bidya Devi Bhandari supported Oli's attempt to hold onto power by dissolving the House twice, but the Supreme Court ruled that both dissolutions were illegal and ordered the President to swear in Deuba. Oli has regularly criticised the court as political and stated that, if elected, he would use the Prime Minister's prerogative to re-apply for a mandate whenever he saw fit. Although there does not appear to be any internal resistance to Oli's leadership, Deuba confronts a number of rivals inside the Nepali Congress, notably Gagan Thapa, the general secretary, who has put a claim to the role of prime minister in the event that the coalition wins back power. Deuba (76) has served as prime minister five times; Oli and Prachanda have each done so once. Rifts within their parties or alliances always resulted in the end of their terms. Violence during voting The elections, according to the Chief Election Commissioner of Nepal, Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, were mainly peaceful with only a few sporadic incidents. These incidences led to the postponement of voting at 15 polling places across four districts. According to Thapaliya, the vote-counting process started in the Kathmandu Valley on Sunday night and will be finished in a week. At Nateshwari Basic School of Tribeni Municipality in Bajura, there was one fatality from gunfire at a polling place. Following a fight between two groups, after the vote was completed, the 24-year-old male was fatally shot by police, according to authorities. In Kailali district's Dhangadhi Sub-metropolitan City, a small explosion occurred close to a polling location for Sharda Secondary School. Officials said that no one was hurt and that the event only caused a short stoppage of 30 minutes in the voting process at the polling place. In 11 locations in the Dhangadi, Gorkha, and Dolakha districts, there have been a few instances of festering disputes amongst party cadres. They claimed that it had no impact on the polling. Core issues and road ahead Political parties and their leaders are now more defamed than ever because to Nepal's instability, lack of government accountability, and extreme levels of corruption. Nepal's economic prospects have been harmed by the decline in governmental authority and growing mistrust of the judiciary - the Chief Justice is still suspended. Approximately 500,000 young people depart the nation each year to work as labourers in the Gulf, and more than a hundred of them pass away each month, according to government statistics. Young people have not been given much optimism by political promises to quadruple or double the GDP. Parties have found it simple to lay the blame for Nepal's issues and instability on the monarchy. But once the monarchy was abolished, nothing changed. 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Several Ecuadorian police officers have been killed following explosive attacks overnight early Tuesday, which included nearly nine explosives in two cities within a couple of hours which prompted the country’s President Guillermo Lasso to declare a state of emergency in Guayas and Esmeraldas provinces.&nbsp;

According to a report by Reuters, at least five police officers have been killed during these attacks. The country’s president has repeatedly blamed this violence including the one taking place in prisons, on drug gangs’ retaliation to the government crackdowns on their trade. Ecuador is reportedly a transit point for drugs destined for the United States and countries in Europe.&nbsp;

In Esmeraldas, at least three explosions were reported and nearly seven prison officers were held hostage by the inmates in protest of prison transfers, said the report. However, they were later released following negotiations.&nbsp;

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Reports also suggest that the country’s prison system has faced structural issues for a decade now, which comes amid a rise in jail violence. Officials have indicated that these transfers are aimed at reducing overcrowding and ensuring the safety of the prison population.&nbsp;

According to the local police, on Tuesday morning at least six explosives were reported in several parts of Guayaquil and two policemen had been killed following an attack on their patrol car. Additionally, three officers were killed in and around the city later in the day, authorities said in a statement.&nbsp;

Citing the violence in the two aforementioned provinces, Lasso declared a state of emergency where the security will tighten as well as these places will be under curfew after 9:00 pm (local time).&nbsp;

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These attacks have also led the country’s president to cancel his trip to the US, as well as place repeatedly declaring emergencies to try and counter the growing violence. “What happened between last night and today in Guayaquil and Esmeraldas clearly shows the limits which the trans-national organized crime is willing to surpass,” said Lasso in a video address.&nbsp;

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Several Ecuadorian police officers have been killed following explosive attacks overnight early Tuesday, which included nearly nine explosives in two cities within a couple of hours which prompted the country’s President Guillermo Lasso to declare a state of emergency in Guayas and Esmeraldas provinces.

Several Ecuadorian police officers have been killed following explosive attacks overnight early Tuesday, which included nearly nine explosives in two cities within a couple of hours which prompted the country’s President Guillermo Lasso to declare a state of emergency in Guayas and Esmeraldas provinces. According to a report by Reuters, at least five police officers have been killed during these attacks. The country’s president has repeatedly blamed this violence including the one taking place in prisons, on drug gangs’ retaliation to the government crackdowns on their trade. Ecuador is reportedly a transit point for drugs destined for the United States and countries in Europe. In Esmeraldas, at least three explosions were reported and nearly seven prison officers were held hostage by the inmates in protest of prison transfers, said the report. However, they were later released following negotiations. ALSO READ: Blast in Ecuador kills five; officials blame criminal gangs Reports also suggest that the country’s prison system has faced structural issues for a decade now, which comes amid a rise in jail violence. Officials have indicated that these transfers are aimed at reducing overcrowding and ensuring the safety of the prison population. According to the local police, on Tuesday morning at least six explosives were reported in several parts of Guayaquil and two policemen had been killed following an attack on their patrol car. Additionally, three officers were killed in and around the city later in the day, authorities said in a statement. Citing the violence in the two aforementioned provinces, Lasso declared a state of emergency where the security will tighten as well as these places will be under curfew after 9:00 pm (local time). ALSO WATCH: At least 43 dead in Ecuador prison riots; 108 on run, 112 recaptured These attacks have also led the country’s president to cancel his trip to the US, as well as place repeatedly declaring emergencies to try and counter the growing violence. “What happened between last night and today in Guayaquil and Esmeraldas clearly shows the limits which the trans-national organized crime is willing to surpass,” said Lasso in a video address. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ecuador: At least 5 police officers killed in overnight explosive attacks; state of emergency declared

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