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At least 13 individuals have been arrested in Mexico City in connection with the May murder of two staffers of Mayor Clara Brugada, with authorities describing the killings as a meticulously planned hit. The arrests include those directly involved in the shootings and logistics personnel, as investigations continue to uncover motives and details.
Over the past three days, multiple deadly incidents involving Israeli fire have occurred near an aid distribution site in Gaza, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties. The Israeli military denies targeting civilians, claiming warning shots and suspect engagement, while Gaza health officials report significant civilian deaths and injuries. The incidents highlight the chaos and controversy surrounding new aid distribution efforts in the region.
The UN has called for an independent investigation into the deaths of Palestinians near an aid distribution center in Gaza, where reports suggest Israeli forces may have opened fire, though Israel denies this. The incident has resulted in numerous casualties, with conflicting reports from various sources, and has sparked international criticism and calls for accountability amid ongoing violence in Gaza.
Pakistan claims to have "credible evidence" linking Indian agents to the killings of two Pakistani citizens, citing similarities to cases in Canada and the United States. Tensions between the countries have risen as Canada and the US separately accused Indian agents of being linked to assassinations on their soil. India has rejected the allegations, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed willingness to investigate any evidence connected to the plot to kill a US citizen.
According to a report by Global Witness, at least 177 environmental activists were killed worldwide in 2021, with Colombia being the deadliest country for environmental defenders, accounting for 60 of the killings. The report highlights the lack of justice for the perpetrators, fueling further violence. Brazil, Mexico, and Honduras also recorded significant numbers of killings. The Amazon region saw 39 killings, with indigenous communities being particularly vulnerable due to activities like gold mining and logging. The report calls for urgent action from governments to address the issue and protect environmental defenders.
Children were the first to be targeted and starved to death by a doomsday cult in Kenya, according to a former preacher who has been helping police with their investigation. The bodies of over 201 people, including children, have been exhumed from a forest in the country's south-eastern region. The preacher said that women and men were next to follow the suicide plan. The cult leader, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, was arrested last month along with his wife and several other collaborators.