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A TikTok influencer supporting Mali's military was abducted and publicly executed by armed men believed to be linked to jihadist groups, highlighting ongoing violence and insecurity in Mali. The incident underscores the dangers faced by social media influencers in conflict zones and the escalating violence in the region.
Mali TikTok influencer Mariame Cissé was abducted and publicly executed by armed men in Mali, likely linked to local militant groups, amid ongoing violence and insecurity in the region.
Armed men stormed a live television studio in Ecuador, forcing staff to the floor before the live feed was cut. This incident comes amid a 60-day state of emergency in the country after a convicted gang leader vanished from prison and several other inmates escaped. President Daniel Noboa has declared an internal armed conflict and listed organized crime groups as "terrorist organizations." The deteriorating security situation has led to the suspension of academic and administrative activities at the University of Guayaquil, and at least seven police officers have been kidnapped by gang members.
Sierra Leone has imposed a nationwide curfew after armed men attacked prisons, resulting in the release of detainees. The gunmen also targeted a military barracks in Freetown, prompting the Ministry of Information to declare an immediate curfew. Flights to and from the country's only international airport have been canceled, and residents are strongly advised to stay indoors. The situation is now under control, with the assailants pushed back to the outskirts of Freetown. The political climate in Sierra Leone has been tense since President Julius Maada Bio's re-election in June, and international observers have criticized the lack of transparency in the electoral process.
Surveillance footage captured the terrifying moment when a driver in Chicago was carjacked by a gang of armed men who trapped him between two cars and tied him up at gunpoint. The incident occurred in the crime-plagued city, where motor vehicle theft has skyrocketed by 90% in just one year. The Chicago Police did not receive any reports about the attack, which is part of a spate of crime in the city. The rise in crime has been a concern since the current mayor, Brandon Johnson, took office, with an 86% increase in motor vehicle thefts and a 19% rise in murder rates over the past four years.
Armed men stormed a hospital operated by Doctors Without Borders in Haiti, forcibly removing a gunshot victim during surgery and threatening the staff. The organization has suspended trauma and burn care activities at its largest hospital in the country, further straining Haiti's already struggling healthcare system. This incident highlights the escalating levels of gang violence in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, where gunshot victims have become more common than car accident victims. The closure of this hospital adds to a series of closures by MSF due to security concerns, exacerbating the healthcare crisis in Haiti.
Two armed men were shot and killed by Fort Worth police officers while investigating a call about illegal fireworks activity. Two other individuals were found injured at the scene. The police have not yet determined if the men shot at the officers first. The incident occurred in a neighborhood near Main Street and Long Avenue. The police chief is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding recent violent incidents in the area.