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US government promises consequences in its relationship with Nigeria over Sowore’s case
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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US government promises consequences in its relationship with Nigeria over Sowore’s case

Senator Robert Menendez, an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2006 has reacted to the ongoing political drama between the State Security Service, self-styled as the Department of State Services, and the convener of the Revolution Now initiative, Sowore Omoyele In a now viral video, Menendez promised the intervention of the United States in the case as he stated clearly that not only did the DSS have no business flouting the orders of the court in a democratic regime, the young man in question, Omoyele Sowore’s has not committed a crime by execising his right to speech The Senator said; “The United States is watching and the world is watching. I fear that the blatant harassment of Mr Omoyele Sowore, an ...
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UN extends Somalia arms embargo amid government dissatisfaction
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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UN extends Somalia arms embargo amid government dissatisfaction

In spite of strong resistance from Somalia’s administration, the United Nations Security Council voted to sustain an arms embargo on the nation, asserting that al-Shabab continues to present a significant danger to regional tranquility and stability and that penalties are necessary to weaken its operations. The decision was taken on Thursday with a tally of 11-0, with abstentions from Russia, China, Gabon, and Ghana in favor of the Somali government’s request, supported by the African Union, to lift the arms embargo. The resolution additionally conveys concern regarding the persistent presence of ISIL (ISIS) affiliates in the Horn of Africa nation. The arms embargo is altered by the British-drafted resolution to consider the government’s progress in enhancing the management of arms and m...
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