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US public libraries at ‘breaking point’ amid ideological attacks, report finds

PEN America study details verbal and physical threats to librarians, funding cuts and proliferation of book bans Public libraries in the US are “at breaking point” because of an onslaught of political interference, harassment and ideological censorship, a new report published on Tuesday said. Book bans, cancelled story hours, attacks on librarians, funding cuts and the undoing of libraries’…

US public libraries at ‘breaking point’ amid ideological attacks, report finds

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U.S. Troop Drawdown Won’t Weaken Nigeria’s Security Partnership, Says DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries. Director of Defence

  • U.S. troop reduction to 200 personnel will not weaken Nigeria's security partnership.
  • Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba affirmed strong, enduring security cooperation between nations.
  • Intelligence cooperation, training, and technical assistance will continue despite troop drawdown.

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