Tag: Crime

Armed Attack in Haiti’s Capital Leaves One Dead and Several Injured
Violence continues to escalate in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, as armed gangs tighten their grip on the city. On Monday, an attack on two public transport vehicles in the Delmas neighborhoods left one person dead and several others injured, some critically. The deceased, one of the drivers, was killed instantly, while the injured were rushed to […]
March 25, 2025

Discovery of Bodies in Khartoum Amid Ongoing Violence
Sudanese officials announced on Sunday the discovery of numerous bodies at the bottom of a well in Khartoum, following the military’s expulsion of a notorious paramilitary group from the area. Police reported that 11 bodies, including those of women and children, were retrieved from the deep well located in the Fayhaa neighborhood on Saturday. Col. […]
March 17, 2025

Sudan Rises Lawsit against UAE in the International Court of Justice
Sudan has filed a lawsuit against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of being “complicit in genocide” against the non-Arab Masalit people in West Darfur through its “extensive financial, political, and military support” for the rebel militia Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to an announcement by the […]
March 6, 2025

Ecuador: Citizen Observatory Records 56 Political Violence Cases
The most affected provinces were Guayas, Manabi, and Pichincha. On Tuesday, the Citizen Observatory of Political Violence (OCVP) presented a preliminary report on political violence during the first round of Ecuador’s general elections. RELATED: Ecuadorian Parliament Supports President Noboa’s Proposal for Entry of Foreign Troops Between January 1, 2024, and February 8, 2025, the OCVP […]
February 26, 2025

One Police Officer Killed and Another Injured in Armed Attack in Ecuador
The officers were guarding a person under house arrest who was being prosecuted for kidnapping. In the early hours of Sunday, the Ecuadorian police reported that unidentified criminals carried out an attack that left one police officer dead and another wounded. This occurred while the officers were guarding a person under house arrest who was […]
February 9, 2025

Israeli Forces Blow Up Mosque and Intensify Attacks in the Occupied West Bank
Israeli occupation forces blew up the door of the Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman Mosque in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas, as part of a continued military assault on Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, local sources confirmed Wednesday evening. The attack is part of an ongoing four-day siege on Tammun and al-Faraa refugee […]
February 5, 2025

Armed Attack in Kenscoff, Haiti Leaves Dozens Dead and Homes Destroyed
On Saturday, a Haitian non-governmental organization reported that at least 50 individuals lost their lives and over 100 homes were set ablaze during an attack by armed groups in the commune of Kenscoff, located in the hills above the capital, Port-au-Prince. Related:Gang Violence Leaves Dozens Dead in Haiti According to a preliminary report from the […]
February 2, 2025

Convicted Rapist Dominique Pelicot Interrogated Over 1990s Murder and Sexual Assaults
Dominique Pelicot, who is serving a 20-year sentence for orchestrating the repeated drug-induced rapes of his wife, Gisele, was interrogated Thursday in a Paris suburb court regarding his alleged involvement in a 1991 murder, a 1999 attempted rape, and a 2004 sexual assault. Related:French Justice System: Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years of Prison The […]
January 30, 2025

South African Authorities Hunt Lesotho Gang Leader After Deadly Illegal Mining Incident
South African police have intensified their search for a notorious Lesotho gang leader, known as “Tiger,” accused of orchestrating illegal gold mining operations in Stilfontein, North West Province. Related:Horrific Conditions at South African Mine Leave Dozens Dead Amid Crackdown on Illegal Mining The manhunt comes after the recovery of 78 bodies from an abandoned mine […]
January 20, 2025

Chile: Homicides Surge in Santiago as Organized Crime Grips Metropolitan Area
A new report from the Chilean Public Prosecutor’s Office reveals a disturbing 13% increase in homicides in the Metropolitan Region during 2024 compared to the previous year, underscoring the growing crisis of violence fueled by organized crime and social inequalities. The report, which documents a rise from 1,354 homicide cases in 2023 to 1,533 in […]