Keywords: Gangs


Haiti: Nearly 40 Dead in New Gang Attack in Kenscoff

A new outbreak of violence has struck Kenscoff, in the heights of Port-au-Prince. An incursion by armed gang members into a camp for displaced persons set up in a church reportedly resulted in around 40 deaths, while several people remain missing and dozens more have been injured. Haiti is once again......

Gunmen abduct at least 52 people in northwest Nigeria after raid on village

At least 52 people, including children, have been abducted following an armed raid on a village in Nigeria's Zamfara State, underscoring the persistent security challenges facing the country's northwest, where mass kidnappings have become a recurring tactic used by criminal groups. According......

UK lawmaker publishes report criticizing authorities over grooming gangs scandal

A British lawmaker known for his anti-immigration stance has released a private investigative report examining the long-running grooming gangs scandal in the United Kingdom, reigniting debate over institutional failures, public accountability, and the protection of vulnerable children. The report, published......

Ecuador arrests alleged gang leader amid crackdown on organized crime

Authorities in Ecuador announced the arrest of a senior gang leader accused of controlling major criminal activities in the capital city, Quito, as the government intensifies its campaign against organized crime and drug-related violence. The suspect, identified by officials as Eduardo Gomez, also known......

Ecuador plans expansion of mega-prisons to combat organized crime

The government of Ecuador has announced plans to expand its network of high-security prisons as part of an aggressive strategy to combat organized crime and gang violence. Interior Minister John Reimberg stated that authorities are prepared to build “as many prisons as necessary” to contain......

Nigeria: Deadly attack by armed gangs kills soldiers and local fighters

At least 20 people, including members of the security forces, were killed during an attack by armed gangs in central Nigeria, highlighting the persistent insecurity affecting several regions of the country. The incident occurred in Plateau State, an area that has experienced recurring violence involving......

Europol warns of sophisticated cocaine smuggling routes into Europe

Europol has warned that cocaine trafficking into Europe has reached record levels, with criminal networks increasingly relying on advanced technology and sophisticated concealment techniques. According to a report released Tuesday by the EU police agency, drug gangs are diversifying their routes and......

Haitian security forces step up operations against gangs

Haitian security forces have intensified their operations against criminal gangs in Port-au-Prince, as authorities seek to restore order in areas long affected by armed violence. Police operations are now being conducted daily in parts of the capital that have been largely controlled by gangs in recent......

UK court jails seven men for up to 35 years in child exploitation gang case

A British court has sentenced seven men to prison terms ranging from 12 to 35 years for their role in the sexual abuse of two young girls over a five-year period. The case is part of the broader scandal of so-called "grooming gangs" that has shaken the United Kingdom for decades. Judge Jonathan......