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Iran slams barbaric US attack after hospital evacuated near strike

Iran has condemned a recent United States attack as barbaric after a cancer hospital in the country’s southwest was forced to evacuate because of nearby airstrikes.aljazeera+3 Officials in Tehran said the hospital, which treats vulnerable patients, had to be cleared when explosions from US strikes shook the area and raised fears for the safety of staff and patients.lbcgroup+1 Iran’s government compared the incident to what it called Israeli atrocities against healthcare facilities, saying the attack caused severe suffering and anxiety for sick people and their families.firstpost+1 Tehran also warned that it would target regional infrastructure if Washington continued to strike Iranian infrastructure, accusing the US of escalating tensions despite ongoing war related negotiations.aljazeera+2 US military officials have said their operations are aimed at Iranian targets linked to attacks on shipping and security in the Strait of Hormuz and other parts […]

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Xenophobia Uganda repatriates 1102 citizens from South Africa

Uganda has repatriated more than 1100 of its citizens from South Africa as part of an emergency evacuation prompted by rising xenophobic violence and anti migrant protests. The operation began with a first group of 273 Ugandans who arrived at Entebbe International Airport on a chartered Uganda Airlines flight from O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Subsequent flights have brought in additional groups as the government works through a list of nationals who registered for voluntary return. According to Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Uganda High Commission in Pretoria the repatriation was ordered by President Yoweri Museveni to safeguard the lives and welfare of Ugandans living in South Africa. Officials said the government is covering the full cost of the evacuation including flights and immediate reception support on arrival. The exercise is being coordinated by the Ministry […]

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Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos

Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its repatriation exercise. The returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday. Their arrival is part of the ongoing effort to bring back Nigerians who signed up for evacuation following reports of xenophobic attacks and rising tension in South Africa. The evacuation is being coordinated by the Federal Government with support from relevant agencies and partners. More Nigerians are expected to arrive in the coming days as the exercise continues.

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Third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos

The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos following weeks of anti-immigration protests and renewed xenophobic tensions in the country. Officials said the flight is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing plan to bring home citizens who voluntarily registered to leave An Air Peace aircraft conveying about 271 returnees departed Johannesburg in the early hours of Tuesday and landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at around 10:00 a.m. local time. This latest operation follows two earlier evacuations that brought back over 320 Nigerians in separate batches Government representatives, including officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, were on ground to receive the evacuees and begin documentation, medical checks and other support services. Authorities say evacuation flights will continue to run as needed to ensure that all willing Nigerians […]

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FG processing new flight to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa

The Federal Government is processing a new evacuation flight to bring more Nigerians home from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals. Officials say hundreds of citizens have registered to return and will be airlifted at no cost to them.punchng+1 According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, screening and documentation of willing returnees has been extended so that more affected Nigerians can be captured. President Bola Tinubu has approved multiple evacuation flights to be operated by Nigerian carrier Air Peace, with each trip expected to carry around 260–270 passengers back to Lagos.guardianyoutubeguardian+1 The government says the new flight is part of a broader programme to fully evacuate all Nigerians who wish to leave South Africa by the end of June, in response to ongoing tensions and attacks. Returnees will be received in Lagos by federal officials and given […]

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FG to evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before June 30

The Federal Government has announced plans to evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before June 30, following renewed xenophobic attacks and rising anti-migrant sentiment in parts of the country. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the evacuation exercise is already underway, with the first batch of 258 Nigerians successfully airlifted from South Africa to Lagos as part of the voluntary repatriation scheme. The move comes amid reports of fresh attacks and threats against foreign nationals, with activists in South Africa issuing a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country, prompting Nigeria to accelerate its evacuation plans. The government earlier approved at least five evacuation flights, operated by Air Peace, after more than 500 Nigerians were screened and cleared to return home, with the screening window extended to accommodate more applicants. Officials say about 1,000 Nigerians […]

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FG begins plans to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa over renewed attacks

The Federal Government has begun plans to evacuate Nigerians living in South Africa who wish to return home following renewed fears of attacks targeting foreign nationals. Officials say the move is a precautionary step to safeguard citizens amid rising anti immigrant tensions in several South African cities. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, at least 130 Nigerians have so far registered with Nigerian diplomatic missions for voluntary evacuation flights. She disclosed via her X handle that the figure is expected to rise as more people come forward, stressing that Nigerian lives and businesses in South Africa “must not continue to be put at risk.” The latest concerns follow renewed anti foreigner protests and incidents in parts of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and KwaZulu Natal. Reports say many migrants have closed their shops early, avoided public […]

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Philippines Evacuates 1 Million as Super Typhoon Fung-wong Nears Landfall

At least two people are dead and over a million evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung-wong lashes the Philippines, with sustained winds of 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph threatening the main island of Luzon ahead of landfall in Aurora province. Heavy rains and strong winds have already cut power in large areas of the Bicol region. More than a million people left vulnerable areas, following defense officials’ warnings to heed evacuation orders for safety, while several airports (including Bicol International) were closed. So far, one person drowned in Catanduanes and another was found under debris in Catbalogan City. Fung-wong is the 21st storm to hit the Philippines this year, and authorities redirected 2,000 troops for disaster relief efforts as families shelter in evacuation centers, fearful of past floods and destruction. The typhoon is projected to hit northern Luzon […]

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