Keywords: Police


Tangier arrest: Morocco detains French-Algerian suspect wanted by Interpol

Moroccan authorities have arrested a 27-year-old French national of Algerian origin in Tangier after identifying him as the subject of an Interpol Red Notice linked to a fatal shooting in the Paris region in 2024. The arrest was carried out on Saturday, October 3, by officers from the Tangier judicial......

France student protests: police face scrutiny over alleged excessive use of force

France is facing growing scrutiny over the conduct of its security forces during a wave of high school and student mobilizations, as accusations of excessive use of force clash with the government’s insistence that police and gendarmes are acting within the law. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez......

Norway: Two Dead and One Seriously Injured in Hunting Incident, Suspect Arrested

Two people have lost their lives and a third has been seriously injured following gunfire that occurred on Sunday morning in Halden, located in southeastern Norway. The police, who are currently considering the possibility of an incident occurring during a hunting event, have announced the arrest of......

South Africa records 332 gender-based violence cases involving police officers

South Africa’s Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) registered 5,259 cases of alleged police misconduct during the 2025/26 financial year, including 332 cases linked to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). The figures were released as part of IPID’s annual report, highlighting......

South Africa’s femicide crisis puts Ramaphosa under pressure as new measures are announced

South Africa is facing renewed national outrage over violence against women after a succession of killings in and around Ekurhuleni, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the country and announce a series of measures aimed at strengthening investigations and preventing further attacks. Speaking......

Canada raises security at nine Muslim schools after alleged Islamophobic threats

Nine Muslim schools across Canada have increased security measures following an anonymous email containing threats of violence against Muslims, according to information reported by the Associated Press. The message was reportedly sent to schools operated by the Association of Muslim Canadians (MAC)......

Istanbul police arrest robbery suspect who allegedly lived as his sister for eight years

A Turkish man wanted in connection with three robberies has been arrested in Istanbul after spending eight years evading authorities by assuming his sister’s identity and appearance. Tuğrul Başar was due to begin serving a prison sentence in 2018 after being convicted of three robberies. Instead,......

Rabat police officer and sister arrested in suspected drug trafficking case

A police officer serving in Rabat and his sister have been arrested in connection with a suspected drug trafficking operation, following an investigation led by the Rabat judicial police in coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The arrests were carried......

South Africa faces a new wave of deadly shootings as gun violence persists

South Africa has been hit by a series of deadly shootings in recent months, with attacks at taverns, homes and entertainment venues highlighting the continuing challenge posed by violent crime and illegal firearms. The latest incidents occurred over the weekend, when two separate shootings in Gauteng......