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Revealed: Saudi Arabia accused of modifying official Cop29 negotiating textA United Kingdom-based businessman, Mr. Blessing Akinleminu, has raised the alarm over plans by the Ondo State Police Command and Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 17, Akure, to sweep the case of his alleged attack by some political thugs under the carpet. Akinleminu, who said he was attacked a few days before the last governorship election in the state by political hoodlums in Idanre community, in Idanre Local Government Area of the state, on 12 November, alleged that the police had been treating the case with kid gloves. According to him, some hoodlums suspected to be political thugs attacked him and shot him in the stomach. He said that despite reporting the incident to the police, they had failed to conduct an investigation into the matter. He maintained that none of the attackers had been arrested since then, alleging that both the offices of the state Commissioner of Police and the AIG have been treating the case with kid gloves. In a statement made available to our correspondent by Akinleminu’s lawyer, Mr. John Olowookere, it was alleged that the attackers had been identified while a petition had been written to the office of the AIG. However, the petition was allegedly suppressed and left unattended. The statement read: “It is our brief also that on or about the 12th day of November 2024, our client (Blessing) was at a place in Idanre, his hometown, with some of his friends together with the two police officers officially assigned to him for his security protection, when all of a sudden, some armed men (some were masked) invaded the place and attacked our client with gunshots. His friends were badly injured, while the police officers were practically helpless in the circumstances, as the attack was sudden and calculated to eliminate our client. “Upon the gunshot received by our client on the side of his stomach from the assailants, our client was rushed to the University of Medical Sciences Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, where he received medical treatment. He was admitted at the hospital before being moved by his family to another hospital in Akure for intensive medical attention to save his life. “It is further briefed that the ugly incident of the attack was reported first at Alade Police Station and later at Idanre Divisional Police Station, but both stations treated it with kid gloves, which prompted our client to retain the services of a legal practitioner to submit a formal petition to the AIG for discreet police investigation. “The lawyer submitted the petition dated 14 November 2024, and it was approved for necessary investigation. “However, to the consternation of our client, investigation into the aforementioned petition was deliberately suppressed by the police at the AIG’s office without any valid reason for why the incident was not investigated, even though the petition had been approved for discreet police investigation. “This unhealthy and sad development frustrated our client to return to his base in the United Kingdom, against his initial intention to stay for a while in the country.” The legal practitioner called on the government and other stakeholders to assist his client in getting justice, claiming that the alleged perpetrators were still moving around the town untouched. “Our client is crying to high heaven, calling on the government and well-meaning members of society to rise to the occasion and defend the cause of our client against the suspects, who are now boastfully moving around Idanre town, claiming they are untouchable and that they are the reason why the case was not investigated to date. “It is on this note that we are calling on all relevant stakeholders to come to the aid of our client before it is too late. This is the highest demand for justice that we have ever made.” While reacting, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmi Odunlami, denied the allegation, saying the command was properly handling the case when the complainant requested the AIG to handle it. She said: “The investigation was ongoing when he (Blessing) said he wanted his case to be handled by Zone 17 (AIG), not that the case was not handled properly,” the PPRO explained. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of Zone 17, Mr. Akeem Adeola, said he was not aware of the complainant’s petition but would find out. “It is not possible for the zone to get the petition and not act on it. I will find out when I get to the office tomorrow (Friday),” Adeola said.None

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While the jury is still out on the factors leading to the landslide victory for the MahaYuti coalition in the Maharashtra assembly elections, anger among Muslims is being directed against religious leaders, especially Maulana Sajjad Naumani, a Deobandi cleric whose appeal to Muslims to vote for Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is being blamed for the counter-mobilisation of Hindu votes, precipitating BJP-led MahaYuti's record-breaking victory. At a press conference in Mumbai on November 13, Naumani had released a list of candidates, mostly from MVA, asking Muslims to support them. He said that Muslims should vote for the candidates 'to defeat forces challenging the Constitution'. Naumani had, however, declined to answer questions from the media on whether he represented all Muslims, explaining that he had come up with the list of candidates after consulting scholars, social activists, and opinion makers. Naumani has since apologised for a statement made during the run-up to the elections where he said that Muslims who vote for MahaYuti should be socially boycotted. After MVA's drubbing in last week's elections, Muslims are asking the question raised at the press meet. Juned Shaikh, who runs a YouTube channel called F3 News with a wide viewership, represented the view of many Muslims when he asked, "Who did maulana consult before declaring support for the candidates? There are millions of Muslims in the state; did you have a meeting with them?" Shuiab Khateeb, trustee of Mumbai's Jama Masjid, who contested as a candidate in Mumbadevi for the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram), said it was wrong for Naumani to endorse the entire list of MVA candidates. "On what ground did Naumani base his list of candidates? Did he consult the public?" asked Khateeb. "His statement created vote banks of Hindus and Muslims. Candidates should be endorsed on the basis of their work and potential, not because they belong to a particular political group. Naumani's statements created havoc in the minds of the voters," said Khateeb. Naumani, who was educated at a university in Madina, is based out of Uttar Pradesh though he has an establishment in Mumbai. Naumani probably did not know the ground realities in Maharashtra and was misled by other people, said senior Urdu journalist Saeed Hameed. "We talk about transparency by politicians and the government. However, the maulana did not have transparency about the machinery that he used to come up with the list of candidates Muslims should vote for in 288 seats," said Saeed. "Surveys that cover a big state require a lot of money. I am apprehensive of his research and his parameters." Saeed added that Naumani's endorsement of MVA candidates lent credence to accusations of 'vote jihad' hurled by BJP leaders like Kirit Somaiya. "It was a critical election; he should have been careful in choosing his words. He exceeded his limits as a maulana. He has to ultimately apologise for some of his statements. Also, a statement by a Tablighi maulana will not be accepted by Barelvis, Shias, and other sects." A statement similar to Naumani's was made by AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi in 2014 during his first political rally in Mumbai, said Shaikh. "He said something about Muslims uniting for 15 minutes to finish off their opponents. While the statement did not unite Muslims, it did unite the majority. That was a turning point," said Shaikh. Dr Azimuddin, president of Movement for Human Welfare, who had accompanied Naumani at the press meet, said that the cleric's remarks could have had only a marginal effect on the election results. "There were other factors that led to the huge win for MahaYuti. Questions about manipulation of voting machines remain unanswered. There were reports that money meant for distribution among voters were seized. The Sangh Parivar used Naumani's statements to create an elaborate door-to-door campaign. They worked hard; the MVA was confident of winning and did not match the campaigning. The maulana is not such a powerful person to influence voters. He did not make any polarising statement," said Azimuddin Some Muslims felt that Naumani did not deserve the harsh criticism. Abdul Razak Maniar, a social worker, said, "During every election, local community leaders suggest names of candidates who they think people should vote for. Naumani made up his list after doing local surveys. However, endorsing an entire list of candidates was not a sensible thing. It could have caused counter-mobilisation of Hindu votes."Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals titleWhen a partner supports your sexual expression and intently considers your needs, it can be a ... 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By embracing this crucial skill, couples can create a space where each partner feels empowered to express their authentic self. This creates a lasting connection where intimacy thrives—both inside and outside the bedroom. Curious about how sexually satisfying your relationship is? Take this test to find out: Sexual Satisfaction IndexSINGAPORE: Three mass casualty incidents that played out in just nine days - the recent spate of what seems to be “revenge on society” attacks in China are raising concerns about underlying societal issues and cannot be dismissed as isolated acts of troubled individuals, analysts told CNA. A brutal car attack in the southern city of Zhuhai on Nov 11 killed 35 people exercising at a sports stadium . Days later, a stabbing incident at a vocational college in eastern China’s Yixing city killed eight and badly injured 17 and on Tuesday (Nov 19), an SUV ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in Hunan’s Changde, where scores of children were seen fleeing in fear . While the attacker’s motives and the exact injury toll of the latest incident are still unknown, the attacks in Zhuhai and Yixing were “triggered by the dissatisfaction with the division of property following a divorce” and the “failure to obtain a diploma due to poor exam results” respectively, based on police statements. According to official statistics, violent crime in China is lower than global averages. The country’s murder rate in 2023 was 0.46 cases per 100,000 people as compared to 5.7 in the US. But the recent attacks are still raising alarm among many. In addition to the incidents in November, others have been reported in recent months, including a mass stabbing at a supermarket in Shanghai in September and a stabbing at a top school in Beijing the following month in October. ‘THE WORLD IS CRAZY’ Before posts and comments were swiftly taken down , Chinese social media users expressed anger and shock about the recent killings, asking if it was a sign of underlying issues facing society today. “They (the perpetrators) are seeking revenge on society,” remarked a user on the Sina Weibo microblogging site in a comment on a state media post about the Zhuhai car attack, which was later removed. “Why are such incidents happening every day,” asked a user on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok especially popular among young users. Another said bluntly: “The world is crazy.” Dr Zhao Litao, a senior research fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS), told CNA that while it was challenging to establish a link between the rampage incidents “due to limited publicly available information”, there was a common thread – “their nature of acts as ‘social revenge’ (in which) perpetrators act on personal grievances by attacking strangers”. “Victims were often random and unrelated to the perpetrators, which highlighted the unpredictability and indiscriminate targeting involved,” he said, adding that the incidents “amplified public concern about whether the pattern reflected deeper underlying issues”. A police report shows that the 62-year-old perpetrator in Zhuhai took “social revenge” after anger over his divorce settlement. He later attempted suicide and is now in a coma. The 21-year-old suspect in the Yixing stabbing rampage vented his frustration and “attacked others after failing an exam and not receiving his graduation certificate”, according to a statement issued by the Yixing Public Security Bureau. He had also been deeply unhappy over his low internship pay, the statement added. “The complex web of personal traumas and grievances... led them to this fatalistic moment,” said Mr Barclay Bram, a Fellow on Chinese Society at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, who has also researched mental health and psychological counselling in China. He told CNA that the “inability to find other means of resolving issues, access to weapons, and the social contagion effect of other acts of mass violence” could also be contributing factors. Dr Zhao said the attacks highlighted structural issues such as socioeconomic disparities, weakened social norms as well as gaps in psychological support. “Individual mental health challenges are often shaped by broader societal stressors. For instance, work pressures, unemployment, strained relationships, or economic disputes can escalate stress levels,” he added. “It’s critical to ask how and why individuals transition from normalcy to extremity – and what environmental or systemic conditions might be facilitating this shift.” A “sustainable approach” would require tackling the root causes of social discontent, Dr Zhao said. “Policies promoting equitable economic development, robust social safety nets, accessible mental health services and fair dispute resolution mechanisms can reduce the pressures that drive individuals to extreme actions,” he added. THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS China’s economy is facing a number of challenges – a property crisis, steep public debt as well as rising youth unemployment rates, all of which have taken a toll on both economic and mental health. Mental health remains a growing issue in the country – with reports of people feeling stressed, burnt out , anxious and depressed . Experts have also cited issues like rising costs of living, high unemployment rates and the lack of state support amid a turbulent economy still in post-pandemic recovery. “Chinese society is under significant stress due to a slowing economy, uncertain future and an unstable global climate,” said Mr Bram, who also stressed that it was “hard to generalise across a population as large as that of China”. The long tail of the COVID-19 pandemic and public mistrust caused by the government’s harsh lockdowns “contributed to a sense of hopelessness amongst many in society”, he added. The Blue Book of National Depression, published by the Chinese Academy of Science in 2022, found that for every one million people in China, only 20 had proper access to mental health services – as compared to 1,000 Americans (per million) who enjoyed those benefits and support in the US. Experts like Dr Zhao suggested more proactive approaches to promote mental health awareness and encourage empathy. “The role of social support systems is crucial,” he said. “When individuals lack effective avenues to cope with stress or resolve disputes, their frustrations may accumulate to a breaking point.” But there was also still strong social stigma around treatment and seeking help. “Stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help, leading many to suffer in silence or keep their struggles within the family,” said Dr Jared Ng, a psychiatrist and also the Medical Director of Connections MindHealth, a clinic in Singapore which provides mental health services to a diverse clientele, including Chinese students studying abroad. Limited access to care is another challenge, Dr Ng added. “Psychological support services are concentrated in urban centres like major cities but rural areas have far fewer resources,” he said, adding that early detection and intervention was also crucial in preventing violent episodes. “Socio-economic stressors can push individuals to their breaking point and when combined with substances like drugs or alcohol, these pressures can escalate into extreme actions including harm to themselves or others.” Psychological support alone cannot solve the deep rooted issues, other experts said. “Would increased psychological support be a good thing in this case? Of course,” said Mr Bram. “(But) would it have prevented these instances of social violence altogether? Possibly not, as the dynamics involved are both specific and complex.” ADDRESSING SOCIAL DISCONTENT The violent episodes have also raised questions about the ability of the Chinese government to deal with grievances in society. Following the car attack in Zhuhai, authorities pledged to solve the root of the problem, by better handling issues such as family and property-related disputes. Though not all are buying it. “This is what happens when a government prioritises money and economic growth over the welfare of people,” read a highly rated comment on Weibo before it was deleted. “For those in power, achieving wealth and status is more important than people’s lives,” said another user. Conundrums have existed and persisted over the past decade, said Associate Professor Alfred Wu from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP). “Beijing has traditionally relied on a top-down approach to governance to manage security,” Assoc Prof Wu said. “But in reality, the central government can’t actually handle so many things.” “A more effective way would be a rethink on fostering a healthy society and managing that well – including by allowing more grassroots-level initiatives,” he said. In the aftermath of recent incidents, the more immediate response from authorities was to censor information and discourse on the internet. Graphic images showing the extent of the crime scene in Zhuhai – blood and bodies lying in the street, were scrubbed off sites like Weibo and comments critical of efforts by the authorities removed. This level of censorship can be expected, experts previously told CNA, especially in the aftermath of a serious tragedy to “try and control the narrative”. A post sharing details of the most recent incident in Changde on an official procuratorate’s Douyin channel initially garnered over 4,000 comments. However, the number of comments dropped to less than 80 by the next day. Checks by CNA also found that comment sections had been disabled on Weibo a day after the incident. “Such responses (by the Chinese authorities) are largely reactive,” said Dr Zhao, adding that censorship efforts focused more on “containment after incidents occur rather than addressing root causes.” Assoc Prof Wu said that the Chinese government’s current approach has “not been to solve the problem but rather the people who voice out” – and was aimed more at “blocking” and controlling rather than “easing” the situation at hand. But some netizens also caution against oversharing and reporting news about violent incidents, out of concern that they might inspire copycat attacks. “(With a population) of 1.4 billion, there are definitely extremists,” said a user on Xiaohongshu who went by the name Yang Lm, who referenced both car attacks in Changde and Zhuhai. “This is why we shouldn’t report such incidents, there are too many copycat criminals.” There are some merits to restricting and filtering content on social media, said Dr Ng, who also agreed that it could inadvertently lead to “copycat behaviour”. “It is crucial that the content being shared does not glorify the incident,” he said. “Social media platforms have a responsibility to balance raising awareness with protecting the mental well-being of their users,” he added. While efforts by authorities like “risk mapping and enhanced surveillance” may mitigate immediate threats, they are “far from sufficient” as long-term solutions, said Dr Zhao. “The unpredictable nature of attacks makes it nearly impossible to identify all potential perpetrators in advance. Moreover, these measures risk alienating communities if perceived as overly intrusive,” he said. “Policies promoting equitable economic development, robust social safety nets and accessible mental health services can reduce the pressures that drive individuals to extreme actions.” “Building a society where people feel secure, supported and hopeful is key to preventing such tragedies.”

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