Tag: Crime

Sudan: Five Civilians Killed in an Attack on a Aid Convoy
Five people have been killed in an attack on a humanitarian aid convoy in Sudan, the United Nations confirmed on Tuesday. The attack happened on Monday night, near the town of El Koma in North Darfur province, as the convoy was trying to reach El Fasher city. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Stephane Dujarric, the […]
June 4, 2025

219 rescued from human trafficking and cybercrime ring in Ghana
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana has conducted a major operation resulting in the rescue of 219 individuals, primarily foreign nationals, from a suspected human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra. The victims, mostly young people from across West Africa, were deceived with false promises of lucrative […]
April 25, 2025

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 […]
April 4, 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 […]