Nigeria locals recount horror of civilian deaths in US-led airstrikes

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Nigeria locals recount horror of civilian deaths in US-led airstrikes

In northern Nigeria, US-backed airstrikes have killed dozens of civilians, locals say. The US previously announced that 175 Islamic State militants had been killed in May. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has a large neocolonial footprint on the continent. Drop Site News reported this week: The strikes were part of an expanding war between the Nigerian government and local Islamist groups which has drawn the increased involvement of the Trump administration, with little scrutiny. Metele, a remote community in northern Borno State near the Nigeria-Niger border, has long been affected by insurgent activities. Reporters added: Security sources and local residents have frequently…

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Shadow equalities minister wants any explanation other than racism for Black maternal deaths

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Shadow equalities minister wants any explanation other than racism for Black maternal deaths

Shadow Equalities Minister Claire Coutinho has suggested that we need to be “clear-eyed” when considering the issue of Black maternal deaths. Apparently, ‘the left’ (and also, you know, the NHS) are too quick to blame racism for the fact that Black people are three times more likely to die during childbirth. We’re having this whole ridiculous ‘debate’ again because, over the last week, Reform leader Nigel Farage has redoubled his attacks on DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives. Those of us who don’t receive our talking points directly from Trump’s fascist America may know these better as EDI (Equality, Diversity and…

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