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Ethiopia says its military killed 800 Al-Shabaab fighters in recent clashes

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2 years ago

August 7, 2022

Ethiopia, on Saturday, admitted that its security forces have killed more than 800 terrorists from the Somali-based al-Shabaab militant group after its fighters launched a cross-border incursion into the country.

Head of Deployment of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, General Tesfaye Ayalew, who issued the statement, said “more than 800 al-Shabaab fighters, including 24 top leaders, were killed in recent operations against the group.”

He also said al-Shabaab tried to infiltrate Ethiopia through the country’s eastern border but “have been successfully repelled by the joint efforts of the security forces.”

The President of Ethiopia’s Somali state, Mustafe Omar, who also confirmed the development, said in a statement that around 100 al-Shabaab fighters were captured in recent clashes with security officials after what he described as the “group’s misadventure into Ethiopia ended with a rout of the terrorists.”

Other security officials in the Ethiopia’s Somali state also confirmed heavy casualties on Ethiopia’s side and several officials, including local administrators, who were captured by al-Shabaab.

In late July, hundreds of al-Shabaab fighters crossed Somalia’s border with Ethiopia and had several clashed with security forces and local police leading to casualties on both sides.

The group had reportedly entered Ethiopia at several sites from Somalia’s border regions of Hiran and Bakool.

The group which has been focusing much of its attacks on Somalia and Kenya, is believed to have launched the Ethiopian incursion to show it still poses a great threat to Horn of African countries.

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Sign language interpreter, Kunda, seeks inclusivity in media rights agenda

Published

6 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

An inclusive society is crucial for a nation’s human and economic development in the modern era.

In this edition of Project Aliyense, we feature Paul Kunda, widely recognized as the face of sign language interpretation on national television, serving the deaf community.

Kunda, a dedicated sign language interpreter and educator with over four years of experience, sheds light on the significance of media freedom.

“As a sign language interpreter at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and a teacher by profession, I advocate for media freedom,” he said.

Kunda emphasised the importance of the Access to Information (ATI) Act, recently assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, which empowered citizens to demand information freely.

He stressed the need for unhindered access to information to foster a civil and prosperous society.

Regarding digital rights, Kunda highlighted their critical role for the deaf community, given the transformative impact of digital platforms, especially when mainstream media access is limited.

“As a representative of the deaf community, I believe digital rights should be inclusive. Everyone, including persons with disabilities, should enjoy these rights through various devices to express themselves and participate in national discourse,” he asserted.

He also called for the recognition of sign language as the eighth national language, aligning with United Nations conventions that mandate sign language interpreters at all events to promote inclusivity.

This story is sponsored content from Zambia Monitor’s Project Aliyense.

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Sign language interpreter, Kunda, seeks inclusivity in media rights agenda (video)

Published

7 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

An inclusive society is crucial for a nation’s human and economic development in the modern era.

In this edition of Project Aliyense, we feature Paul Kunda, widely recognized as the face of sign language interpretation on national television, serving the deaf community.

Kunda, a dedicated sign language interpreter and educator with over four years of experience, sheds light on the significance of media freedom.

“As a sign language interpreter at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and a teacher by profession, I advocate for media freedom,” he said.

Kunda emphasised the importance of the Access to Information (ATI) Act, recently assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, which empowered citizens to demand information freely.

He stressed the need for unhindered access to information to foster a civil and prosperous society.

Regarding digital rights, Kunda highlighted their critical role for the deaf community, given the transformative impact of digital platforms, especially when mainstream media access is limited.

This story is sponsored content from Zambia Monitor’s Project Aliyense.