All articles tagged with #massacre
A stabbing attack in Richelieu, Suriname, resulted in nine deaths, including five children, with the suspect, believed to have mental health issues, shot and hospitalized after the attack.
A man in Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, fatally stabbed nine people, including five children, before being wounded and detained by police. The incident resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, with the suspect hospitalized after police opened fire.
A mass shooting at a tavern near Johannesburg, South Africa, has resulted in at least nine deaths and 10 injuries, with police launching a manhunt for the suspects involved.
Australia is dealing with grief and discord following a tragic massacre at Bondi Beach, highlighting national mourning and social tensions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national gun buy-back scheme to remove illegal and surplus firearms following the Bondi Beach massacre, alongside a day of reflection and mourning for the victims, as the government investigates the attack's motives, believed to be ISIS-inspired.
A 24-year-old man, Naveed Akram, has been charged with 15 counts of murder and other offenses after allegedly opening fire with his father at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah gathering, killing 15 and injuring over 40. The attack is believed to be inspired by ISIS, and the NSW Police are investigating it as a terrorist act.
On Bali, the holiday industry masks a dark history of anti-Communist massacres from 60 years ago, where mass graves have been unearthed during construction, revealing the island's haunted past beneath its tourist resorts.
The article reports on a brutal massacre carried out by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in el-Fasher, Darfur, where over 2,000 people are feared dead. The RSF, accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, celebrated the violence, which included executions and destruction, amid a siege and blockade of the city. The International Criminal Court is investigating these atrocities, and despite some RSF members being detained, the group continues to attempt to control the narrative.
Brazil's President Lula announced plans for an independent inquiry into a deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in at least 121 deaths, calling it a 'disastrous' massacre, amid public support and international attention.
Brazilian President Lula condemned a police raid against a gang in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in 121 deaths, calling it a massacre and calling for an investigation into the circumstances of the operation, which involved intense clashes and drone attacks.
The article reports on the devastating siege of El Fashir in Darfur, Sudan, where over 1 million residents were reduced to about 250,000 starving survivors, many of whom were massacred, including at a hospital where more than 460 people were killed.
Rio de Janeiro experienced its deadliest police raid, resulting in at least 132 deaths, mostly young men linked to drug gangs, with residents and activists condemning the violence as a massacre and demanding accountability amid international criticism.
The Pentagon has decided to keep medals awarded to soldiers at the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, a move condemned by Native American groups who see it as celebrating a tragic event and undermining efforts for truth and reconciliation. The decision, supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it dishonors Native American victims and history.
A violent gang clash at Esmeraldas prison in Ecuador has resulted in at least 17 deaths, linked to organized crime groups fighting for control, with the violence continuing from recent incidents across the country, highlighting ongoing prison and gang conflicts.
Families of victims and survivors of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting are suing the U.S. government, alleging that the Army ignored warning signs about reservist Robert Card's dangers, contributing to the tragedy.