The car the journalists were driving behind was hit by an Israeli drone at 2:45 pm killing 2 men inside; Zeinab, Amal took shelter in nearby house; At 2:50pm Amal called her editors, family; President Aoun called on Red Cross, army to rescue them; 4:27pm Israel bombed house
#Lebanon: CPJ calls on Israeli forces to immediately ensure the safety of Lebanese journalists Amal Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, reportedly trapped in Al Tayri following an Israeli strike. Reports that the military is blocking Red Cross access is unacceptable and may constitute a serious violation of international humanitarian obligations. CPJ demands immediate humanitarian access, guarantees for their protection, and their safe, unhindered evacuation without delay.
#Lebanon: Urgent! RSF calls on the international community to immediately pressure the Israeli army into allowing the rescue of Al Akhbar journalist Amal Khalil, currently trapped near Tayri in southern Lebanon following an Israeli airstrike close to her vehicle. Her life is in danger right now! Continued Israeli airstrikes are preventing rescuers from reaching her.
@WHO says #Lebanon's health services are short of critical medical supplies following Israel's air strikes on Wednesday - our story from #Beirut https://t.co/LyElRubqBi
⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a nation-scale disruption to internet connectivity in #Uganda; the measure comes days ahead of general elections and corresponds to a shutdown notice from the Uganda Communications Commission "to mitigate the rapid spread of misinformation" 📉
#Tanzania’s President Samia swearing-in following days of protests, rights groups report mass killings, Govt says it's policing vandals - our report https://t.co/oHrwmOeoXD
#Tanzania's #CHADEMA opposition party says it has counted more than 160 protesters killed in election protests. Govt has not commented on deaths. It's difficult verify info with restrictions on rights groups and the internet. Our story https://t.co/KlPPX8c0q1
Protesters in downtown #Nairobi calling for #JusticeForAlbertOjwang, a blogger who was killed in police custody. It's one year on from nationwide protests in #Kenya against tax hikes, corruption and calls for President William Ruto to step down
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show X (formerly Twitter) has become unreachable on major internet providers in #Tanzania; the incident comes as a compromised police account posts claims the President has died, angering the country's leadership
Ant smugglers back in court at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in #Kenya. Four suspects, one from Kenya, one from Vietnam and two from Belgium, have pleaded guilty to trafficking wildlife. @AJENews@AJEnglish
#MozambiqueProtests Opposition supporters, called by opposition leader Venancio Mondlane took to the streets of Maputo over alleged election rigging and police used tear gas to disperse them
Opposition supporters in #Mozambique have begun a 7-day strike over disputed election results. Rights groups say at least 13 people killed last week when police used tear gas and gunfire to break up demonstrations. With @PMugoMugo & @kikyjosh
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show restrictions to social media and messaging platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in #Mozambique; the incident follows mobile data disruptions last week and comes as protesters prepare to hit the streets over disputed election results