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Drama In UK As Police Rearrest Ethiopian Migrant Mistakenly Released From Prison
LONDON — Tension gripped parts of London over the weekend after police rearrested an Ethiopian asylum seeker who was mistakenly released from prison, sparking embarrassment within the British justice system.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Sunday that 38-year-old Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was apprehended in the Finsbury Park area of north London, two days after being accidentally freed from Chelmsford Prison in Essex.
Kebatu, who arrived in the United Kingdom by boat earlier this year, had been sentenced in September to 12 months in prison for five offences, including the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Epping, on the outskirts of London.
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Authorities revealed that his release on Friday, October 24, was a clerical blunder, after he was wrongly classified as a prisoner due for discharge instead of being transferred to an immigration detention center pending deportation.
A manhunt was immediately launched when the error was discovered later that day, and police tracked him down on Sunday morning.
British media reports that one prison officer has been suspended while investigations into the mix-up are ongoing.
The case has caused a political storm in the UK, with critics accusing the government of incompetence and poor coordination between the Home Office, prison authorities, and immigration officials.
Kebatu’s earlier arrest in July had already stirred public outrage, triggering anti-migrant protests in Epping and other cities. Demonstrations outside the Bell Hotel, where he had been accommodated along with other asylum seekers, drew crowds of far-right activists, while human rights group Stand Up to Racism staged counter-protests demanding fair treatment for migrants.
The Ministry of Justice has promised a thorough investigation, vowing that measures will be put in place to ensure such a mistake “never happens again.”
Officials said Kebatu is now back in custody and will remain detained until his case is reviewed by immigration authorities.
A devastating fire has swept through a girls’ boarding school in central Kenya, leaving at least 16 students dead and dozens more injured in one of the country’s worst school tragedies in recent years.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Utumishi Girls Academy, located in Nakuru County, roughly 120 kilometres north of Nairobi. Authorities said the fire broke out around 1:00 a.m. while about 220 students were asleep inside the dormitory.
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Emergency responders, including the Kenyan Red Cross and local security agencies, rushed to the scene and evacuated survivors.
At least 73 students have been hospitalised with varying degrees of burns and smoke inhalation, while rescue operations and search efforts continued into the morning.
Police sources said the cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations have been launched to determine what triggered the deadly blaze.
The affected dormitory has since been cordoned off as forensic teams examine the scene.
Parents gathered anxiously outside the school as authorities worked to account for all students. Officials have urged calm, assuring that full details will be released once investigations are completed.
The tragedy adds to a troubling history of school dormitory fires in Kenya, where boarding schools remain common.
In previous years, similar incidents have raised serious concerns about safety standards and emergency preparedness in educational institutions.
Government officials are expected to revisit school safety regulations following the latest disaster.
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday following reports of a new United States military strike on Iran, raising fresh concerns over stability in the Middle East and possible disruptions to global energy supplies.
Brent crude rose significantly in early trading, while West Texas Intermediate also recorded gains as investors reacted to renewed hostilities and uncertainty around the fragile ceasefire in the region.
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According to reports, the latest US action included targeted strikes on Iranian positions following a series of drone and maritime incidents in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military described its operations as “measured and defensive,” aimed at preventing further escalation and protecting strategic interests in the region.
The developments triggered immediate reactions across global financial markets, with Asian stocks mostly declining amid fears that prolonged conflict could disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical route for nearly a fifth of global crude supply.
Market analysts warn that sustained instability could push energy prices even higher, fueling inflationary pressures worldwide and potentially forcing central banks to maintain tighter monetary policies.
In Asia, major indices recorded losses, while tech-driven gains in select markets were overshadowed by broader investor caution. Safe-haven assets strengthened slightly as traders moved away from riskier positions.
Economists say the situation remains highly volatile, with conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran adding to uncertainty.
Any further escalation, they caution, could send oil prices even higher and deepen global economic pressure.
For now, investors are closely watching diplomatic developments and military activity in the region, as the world braces for possible further shocks to energy markets.
The United States has issued its strongest travel advisory against Uganda, warning citizens to completely avoid travel to the country due to an ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease.
In the updated alert, the United States Department of State upgraded Uganda’s travel status to Level 4, the highest risk classification, which is widely understood as a “Do Not Travel” warning.
The decision was based on serious health threats and the rapid spread of the virus in affected areas.
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Authorities also warned of the risk of cross-border transmission, noting that continued movement across neighbouring countries could worsen the situation despite ongoing containment efforts.
Previously, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had placed Uganda under a lower-level health advisory, advising travellers to take standard precautions.
However, a surge in infections and deteriorating conditions led to the tightening of restrictions.
Meanwhile, Ugandan authorities have stepped up emergency response measures, including stricter border surveillance, movement restrictions in affected zones, and reductions in public transportation and market activities in high-risk areas.
Health agencies remain on high alert as the outbreak continues to raise concern over possible regional spread across East Africa.
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