Keywords: Violence


South Africa Elections: 20 Political Killings and 48 Arrests Ahead of Municipal Vote

South Africa is facing heightened security concerns ahead of its November 4 municipal elections, with police reporting 20 politically related killings and 139 election-related criminal cases nationwide. Authorities have made 48 arrests in connection with electoral offences, while only seven arrests have......

Agadir: Moroccan Police Chief Orders Full Medical Care for Officer Injured in Vehicle Attack

Morocco’s National Police chief, Abdellatif Hammouchi, has ordered comprehensive medical and social support for a police officer seriously injured while carrying out his duties in Agadir, while granting him an exceptional promotion to the rank of Peace Officer in recognition of his commitment and......

France: More Than 2,500 Businesses Hit by Violence as 1,000 Suffer Severe Damage

More than 2,500 businesses across France have been affected by violence, with approximately 1,000 suffering extensive damage, according to figures attributed to CCI France. The scale of the destruction highlights the economic consequences of the unrest, which has left retailers and other commercial operators......

UN Commission Accuses Israel of Crimes Against Humanity in the West Bank

A United Nations-mandated international commission has accused Israeli authorities and forces of committing crimes against humanity against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including extermination, torture, rape, other forms of sexual violence and persecution. The findings, published on October......

Trappes Shooting: Suspect Admits Targeting Victims Based on Skin Colour

A deadly shooting in the Yvelines region of France has taken on a more disturbing dimension after the suspect reportedly admitted to investigators that he selected his victims according to their skin colour. The attack, which occurred on Friday, October 23, in Trappes and La Verrière, left one......

Jordan Church Shooting Leaves Seven Dead as Authorities Hunt Gunmen

At least seven people were killed when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in southern Jordan on Friday, October 23, prompting a security operation to track down those responsible. The attack took place at Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate, where mourners had gathered to pay their respects......

Macron Condemns Foreign Leaders’ Remarks on October 17 Violence in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused foreign figures of fuelling disinformation about the violence that erupted in France on October 17, sharply criticising statements by international leaders and warning against the circulation of fabricated images presented as real events. Speaking in Doha,......

Israel Considers Shifting West Bank Settler Violence Cases From Army to Police

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz is seeking to redefine the division of responsibilities between the military and the police in the occupied West Bank, proposing that law enforcement authorities take full charge of violence involving Jewish rioters. The initiative aims to allow the Israel......

France Announces Targeted Curfews as Urban Violence Triggers Political Crisis

The French government has announced targeted curfews in response to a weekend of violence, looting and property damage across several cities, as mounting security concerns intensify political tensions ahead of the next presidential election. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the measures......