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Kazakhstan says it will send Azerbaijan Airlines black boxes to Brazil as crash probe continues

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Kazakhstan has decided to send the downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight recorders to Brazil, Kazakhstan’s government sources told Euronews in a statement, in a move which indicates the country’s will for full and transparent disclosure of the tragedy.

In the statement, the government in Astana says it made the decision as the Azal aircraft was manufactured in Brazil and comes after “after consultations with Azerbaijan and Russia”.

“In accordance with the standards of Annex 13 of the Chicago Convention, the state conducting the investigation ensures the reading of flight recorders and decides on the selection of a country to read and decode the black boxes,” the statement said, adding that Kazakhstan is a member of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).”

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The decision indicates that Kazakhstan is in line with Azerbaijan’s demand for a transparent investigation into the circumstances in which Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near Aktau on Wednesday.

Azerbaijan says the aircraft was hit by a Russian surface to air missile over Grozny, the regional capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya, then ordered to fly across the Caspian Sea after it was denied an emergency landing at two Russian airports nearby.

Aliyev “upset and surprised” by Russian version of events

Hours before Kazakhstan announced its decision, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said the airliner was hit by fire from the ground over Russia and “rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare.”

Aliyev accused Russia of trying to “hush up” the issue for several days, saying he was “upset and surprised” by versions of events put forward by Russian officials.

“Unfortunately, for the first three days we heard nothing from Russia except delirious versions,” he said.

Aliyev said Azerbaijan made three demands to Russia in connection with the crash.

“First, the Russian side must apologise to Azerbaijan. Second, it must admit its guilt. Third, punish the guilty, bring them to criminal responsibility and pay compensation to the Azerbaijani state, the injured passengers and crew members,” he said.

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Aliyev noted that the first demand was “already fulfilled” when Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to him on Saturday.

Putin called the crash a “tragic incident” though stopped short of acknowledging Moscow’s responsibility.

The Kremlin said that air defence systems were firing near Grozny, where the plane attempted to land, to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike.

Aliyev said that an investigation into the crash was ongoing, and that “the final version (of events) will be known after the black boxes are opened.”

He noted that Azerbaijan was always “in favour of a group of international experts” investigating the crash and had “categorically refused” Russia’s suggestion that the Interstate Aviation Committee, which oversees civil aviation in the Commonwealth of Independent States, investigate it.

“It is no secret that this organisation consists mostly of Russian officials and is headed by Russian citizens. The factors of objectivity could not be fully ensured here,” Aliyev said.

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Bishop speaks on killing of boy by Catholic priest in South-east

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The Catholic priest, Joseph Enyiaka, allegedly shot the boy dead after the latter set off firecrackers within a church premises.

The Bishop of the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Lucius Ugorji, has said the church leadership “highly regrets” the shooting to death of a boy by a Catholic priest in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east.

The killing

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Catholic priest, Joseph Enyiaka, allegedly shot the boy dead after the latter set off firecrackers within a church premises.

The incident happened during a Holy Mass celebration, marking the crossover to the New Year 2025 at St. Columba Parish Amaimo, a community in Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state.

The police said the Catholic priest has been arrested over the incident.

Call for calm

In a statement on Thursday, Mr Ugorji said apart from the deceased, one person was wounded during the shooting.

“The Archdiocese of Owerri condoles with the bereaved family, and prays for the happy repose of the dead, and the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said.

The bishop called for calm considering that police were already investigating the incident.

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16 VILLAGERS KIDNAPPED WITH TWO ESCAPEES AS BANDITS RAID A COMMUNITY IN KADUNA OVERNIGHT.

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A quiet night turned into chaos in Mararraba Mazuga village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as bandits launched a violent attack, abducting 16 people.

The attack occurred between 11 p.m. and midnight, leaving the community in disarray.

According to a resident, Wayas Musa, two victims managed to escape, while seven others were later released by the kidnappers to go and gather ransom for the remaining hostages.

Among those released was Na’omi Kayit, who disclosed that her two daughters remain in captivity.

One of the daughters is a student at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, while the other studies on scholarship in Togo and was home on break.

As of now, the kidnappers have not contacted the victims’ families to demand ransom.

Efforts to reach the Kaduna State Police Command for comment were unsuccessful, as the Public Relations Officer, ASP Munsir Hassan, was unreachable at the time of reporting.

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“Yes, Diddy Oil Me And I Won My First Ever Grammy, Your Boss Get Am?” — Burna Boy Finally Admits To Speed Darlington’s Claims That He Arrested Him For During Banter With Cubana Chief Priest

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