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Africa Update ML Strategies Update ML Strategies, LLC 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. David Leiter, [email protected] Washington, DC 20004 USA Georgette Spanjich, [email protected] 202 296 3622 202 434 7400 fax FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MLStrategies www.mlstrategies.com JUNE 12, 2014 Africa Update Leading the News Nigeria On June 5th, Boko Haram militants launched attacks against three villages in northeastern Nigeria, killing hundreds of people. The militants appeared disguised in military fatigues and reportedly told the villagers they were soldiers that had deployed to protect the community from Boko Haram. Once all of the citizens were rounded up in the village centers, the disguised gunmen began shooting. The attacks were detailed here. On June 6th, the New York Times profiled the Arewa24 television station, the new 24-hour satellite television channel to be launched in northeastern Nigeria. The $6 million project, funded by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism, is part of U.S. counterinsurgency efforts to support Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram. The goal of the channel is to provide original content, including comedies and children’s programs that will be developed and produced by Nigerians to serve as an alternative to the violent propaganda and recruitment efforts of Boko Haram. The full report can be read here. On June 9th, suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnapped 20 women from a nomadic settlement near the northeastern town of Chibok, where Boko Haram militants also abducted close to 300 schoolgirls in April. According to reports on the ground, the militants arrived midday and forced the women to enter their vehicles at gunpoint. Three young men who allegedly tried to stop the kidnappings were also captured by Boko Haram. It is believed the women are now being held in a remote part of Bono state. The new abductions were reported as Nigerian Defense Headquarters announced that Nigerian troops had been effective in preventing additional Boko Haram raids over the weekend and in killing more than 50 militants. The full story is available here. On June 9th, Nigerian military officials reported that a female suicide bomber killed herself and a soldier outside of army barracks in the city of Gombe on Sunday. The attacker had allegedly tried to enter the barracks, but detonated her explosive when she was stopped and searched by soldiers at the entrance. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Boko Haram has set off similar bombs in the area in attacks spanning the past five years. More information can be found here. On June 9th, United Nations (U.N.) Special Representative for West Africa Said Djinnit concluded his second visit to Nigeria since the April 14th abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Borno state. Special Representative Djinnit renewed the U.N.’s commitment to supporting ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Government to secure the safe release of all of the kidnapped schoolgirls and presided over the finalizing of a U.N. Integrated Support Package (ISP) to complement the Government’s efforts towards rescuing the schoolgirls and addressing related challenges. More on Special Representative Djinnit’s visit to Nigeria was reported here. On June 12th, Boko Haram militants reportedly asked for 40 cows as a precondition for the release of each of the 20 women who were abducted in Garkin Fulani near Chibok last week. Local police authorities familiar with the request said that the husbands and fathers of the abducted women were reluctant to provide cows as ransom for the release of their wives and daughters. Reports on the ransom request were shared here. Egypt On June 5th, the U.S. State Department announced the U.S. delegation to attend the inauguration of President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi. The delegation was led by State Department Counselor Thomas Shannon. Senior Advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry Ambassador David Thorne also attended the inauguration and participated in meetings with Egyptian officials. More information can be seen here. On June 6th, The Middle East Institute hosted a podcast, titled “Egypt After the Elections,” to discuss the circumstances and outcome of the presidential vote. Speakers included Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Mohamed Elmenshawy of The Middle East Institute, Amy Hawthorne of the Atlantic Council, U.S. diplomat Gamal Helal, Emad Shahin of the American University in Cairo (AUC), and Paul Salem of The Middle East Institute. A recording of the podcast can be accessed here. On June 8th, General Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi was sworn in as President of Egypt. In his remarks at the inaugural ceremony at the presidential palace, attended by visiting heads of state, President Sisi committed to working to restore security and stability to Egypt and the region. In a televised speech later in the day, President Sisi also made clear there will be no cooperation or appeasement for those engaging in violence. The day was marked with a number of celebrations across Egypt, as well as a few isolated protests. Details on President Sisi’s inauguration were shared here. On June 10th, U.S. President Barack Obama called Egyptian President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi to congratulate him on his inauguration and to convey his commitment to working together to advance the shared interests of both countries. President Obama reiterated U.S. support for the political, economic, and social aspirations of the Egyptian people and respect for universal rights. President Sisi expressed appreciation for the call and welcomed U.S. support for the new government. In addition, the leaders affirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Egypt strategic partnership and agreed to keep in touch. A readout of the call was posted here. On June 10th, CNN called attention to at least five mob sexual assaults that took place in Egypt’s Tahrir Square over the past week in conjunction with inauguration celebrations for President Abdul Fattah Al- Sisi. While human rights groups have suggested there may have been even more sexual assaults than reported, at least four of five victims required medical attention. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of seven men on charges of sexual harassment after two women filed police reports. An article on the incidents can be read here. On June 12th, an Egyptian court acquitted former Egyptian Interior Minister Habib al-Adly, who served under topped President Hosni Mubarak, of charges for money laundering and profiteering. Since 2011, Minister Adly has been detained on a number of charges, including other charges related to graft and corruption and the killing of protestors in the uprising of former President Mubarak. The court’s decision was reported here. Libya On June 5th, U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf indicated the State Department was still seeking information to confirm reports of an assassination attempt against renegade Libyan General Khalifa Hiftar. In addition, she reiterated that the U.S. Government continues to believe that Libyans need to address their challenges, including the prevalence of armed militias, though constructive and democratic means. Deputy Spokesperson Harf’s comments can be viewed here. On June 6th, U.N. Special Representative to Libya and head of the U.N. Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Tarek Mitri announced a new initiative to bring together various influential Libyan actors to discuss the deepening concern over the violence in the eastern part of the country. The group is expected to convene the week before parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for June 25th. The announcement came as the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reiterated its call for restraint and peaceful dialogue to prevent the further escalation of violence. A press release was issued here. On June 9th, the Libyan Supreme Constitutional Court declared Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteg’s appointment unconstitutional, but gave no further details or instructions. Last month, Maiteg was selected to succeed interim Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni in a highly contested vote that resulted in secular lawmakers walking out of parliament. The ruling comes as renegade General Khalifa Hiftar continues an offensive against Islamist militants in Libya. Details were reported here. On June 9th, U.N. Special Representative to Libya and head of UNSMIL Tarek Mitri briefed the U.N. Security Council on Developments in the country. Special Representative Mitri reported achievements in Libya’s democratic transition, such as progress on the constitutional process. However, he warned that the deteriorating security situation in Libya, notably General Khalifa Hiftar’s mobilization of some units of the Libyan National Army against armed groups, threatens both the country’s democratic transition and more broadly the stability of North Africa. Excerpts from the briefing were highlighted here. South Sudan On June 5th, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced that it was scaling up emergency response operations as the rainy season approaches in South Sudan. As part of the ramp up and in response to access problems with the delivery of supplies by truck, the FAO is beginning large- scale airdrops that are intended to provide remote communities with livelihood kits. To date, more than 110,000 emergency livelihood kits have been distributed. Details were reported here. On June 6th, the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) confirmed reports of intense small arms fire and shelling close to its base in Renk, Upper Nile state, which is currently sheltering roughly 93,000 civilians. In conjunction with the violence, UNMISS also reported that most houses, as well as a hospital, were destroyed and looted and that reports of sexual assault and gender-based violence had been documented. An update on the situation in Upper Nile state was provided here.
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