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world22 days ago

Nigerian Schoolchildren Kidnapping Crisis: All Released and Reuniting with Families

A final group of 130 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren has been released and is expected to reunite with their families, ending a month-long ordeal amid Nigeria's ongoing security challenges involving kidnappings by armed groups. The incident highlights the country's broader security issues, including banditry and jihadist activities, with thousands of victims and significant ransom payments, and has drawn international concern and threats of military intervention.

via The Guardian|
#kidnapping#nigeria#ransom
world2 months ago

France Warns Citizens to Evacuate Mali Amid Rising Jihadist Threats

France has advised its citizens to leave Mali urgently due to a two-month-old fuel blockade caused by jihadist insurgents, which has disrupted daily life and security. The blockade, led by al-Qaeda-affiliated groups, has impacted fuel supplies, electricity, and transportation, prompting international and diplomatic evacuations. Mali's ongoing security issues persist despite international efforts and the presence of Russian mercenaries.

via BBC|
#france#fuel-blockade#jihadist-insurgents
world2 months ago

Nigeria Rejects US Military Threat Amid Christian Killings Dispute

The U.S. cannot unilaterally conduct military operations in Nigeria over claims of Christian persecution, which Nigeria denies, citing complex security issues involving violence against both Christians and Muslims. Trump’s threat, based on disputed reports, has been met with Nigerian government rejection and calls for Nigeria to address its internal security failures to prevent external interference.

via AP News|
#christian-persecution#military-threat#nigeria
crimeinternational-news1 year ago

"Fatal Misunderstanding: Mob Murders Two Men in Ammo Mix-Up"

In Haiti, two men were brutally killed by a mob who mistook them for buying ammunition for gangs, highlighting the country's severe gang violence crisis. The killings occurred near Mirebalais, underscoring the challenges faced by the outnumbered police force. Gangs have been targeting critical infrastructure and institutions, leading to a surge in killings and injuries. The U.N. rights expert for Haiti emphasized the urgent need for 4,000 to 5,000 international police to address the catastrophic gang violence, as well as the establishment of a transitional presidential council.

via The Independent|
#crimeinternational-news#gang-violence#haiti
world-politics-humanitarian-crisis1 year ago

"Haiti's Ongoing Crisis: Urgent Need for International Intervention and Lasting Solutions"

Gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, has reached unprecedented levels, with armed gangs waging war on the city and terrorizing its residents. Despite repeated requests for foreign military assistance, promised interventions have not materialized, leaving the city in a state of anarchy. Vigilante groups are taking matters into their own hands, leading to a cycle of killings and chaos. The Haitian state has disintegrated, with police underequipped and overstretched. The urgent need for clean water and food is hindered by the city's gang-controlled territories. The situation has prompted discussions of hiring private security companies and bounty hunters. The international community's historical role in Haiti's plight adds complexity to the prospect of foreign intervention, while residents plead for help amidst the ongoing crisis.

via CNN|
#gang-violence#haiti#humanitarian-crisis
international-crisis1 year ago

"Haiti's Ongoing Crisis: Aid Worker Describes City Under Siege as Gangs Plot Future"

A British aid worker in Haiti describes the fear and chaos as the country grapples with a gang insurrection, leaving the capital city under siege with ongoing gun battles and a volatile security situation. The aid worker, stranded in Port-au-Prince, highlights the indiscriminate violence and the impact on the local population, as well as the overwhelming strain on Haiti's fragile health system. With no way in or out of the country, aid workers and foreigners are marooned, while the UN warns of a looming collapse of the health system and thousands of Haitians are forced to flee their homes.

via The Guardian|
#aid-worker#gang-insurrection#haiti
crime-kidnapping1 year ago

"Desperate Search for Abducted Nigerian Schoolchildren Continues"

Gunmen abducted nearly 300 students from a school in Nigeria's northwest, with at least 100 children aged 12 or younger among the abductees, marking the third mass kidnapping in northern Nigeria in a week. The abductions are suspected to be carried out by Islamic extremists and armed gangs, highlighting the security crisis in the country. The government and military are conducting search operations, but the region's insecurity and the kidnappers' brutality continue to pose challenges.

via PBS NewsHour|
#abduction#crime-kidnapping#islamic-extremists
crimesecurity1 year ago

Wave of Student Kidnappings Plunges Nigeria into Crisis

Three mass kidnappings of students in remote northern Nigeria have left parents in shock and despair, with nearly 300 children abducted from their schools in separate incidents. The abductions are a stark reminder of the security crisis in Africa’s most populous country, with suspicions pointing to Islamist extremists in the northeast and conflicts between herders and settled communities in the northwest as potential causes.

via NBC News|
#crimesecurity#kidnapping#nigeria
crimesecurity1 year ago

"Rising Kidnappings: Nigerian Mothers' Hope and Prayers Amidst Abductions"

In Nigeria, multiple mass kidnappings of schoolchildren have left parents in shock and despair, with nearly 300 students abducted in the conflict-battered northwest. The recent abductions in Kuriga, Sokoto, and Borno states have reignited concerns about the country's security crisis, with suspicions pointing to Islamic extremists and herders. The armed gangs responsible for the kidnappings continue to pose a significant challenge to the government, while families grapple with the fear and uncertainty surrounding the fate of their abducted children.

via The Associated Press|
#crimesecurity#insurgency#kidnapping
crimesecurity1 year ago

"Rising Threat: Kidnappings of Nigerian School Children"

Gunmen abducted 15 children from a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria, adding to a series of recent school kidnappings in the country's conflict-hit regions. This incident follows the abduction of nearly 300 students in Borno state and 287 students in Kaduna state. School abductions have become common in Nigeria's northern region, with armed gangs targeting schools for ransom, resulting in at least 1,400 abductions since 2014. The attacks underscore a security crisis in Nigeria, with kidnappings for ransom becoming lucrative across the northern region, where numerous armed gangs operate. No group has claimed responsibility for the abductions, and while Islamic extremists are suspected in some cases, locals attribute the school kidnappings to herders involved in conflicts with host communities. Nigeria's Vice President has met with authorities and parents of the abducted students, assuring them of efforts by security forces to locate and rescue the children.

via New York Post |
#armed-gangs#crimesecurity#kidnapping
securityconflict1 year ago

"Rising Kidnappings: Nigeria's Ongoing School Abduction Crisis"

Gunmen abducted 15 children from a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria, marking the third mass kidnapping in the region in less than a week. School abductions have become common in Nigeria's northern region, with armed gangs targeting schools for ransom. The attacks highlight the security crisis in the country, with no group claiming responsibility for the abductions. Security forces are conducting rescue operations, and Nigeria's Vice President has assured efforts to find and rescue the abducted children.

via NBC News|
#armed-gangs#kidnapping#nigeria
international-relations1 year ago

"Kenyan Involvement in Haiti: UN Mission, Political Challenges, and Gang Violence"

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss the political and security crisis in Haiti, emphasizing their commitment to deploying a Multinational Security Support mission to assist the Haitian National Police in ensuring the conditions for free and fair elections. Blinken also expressed gratitude for Kenya's diplomatic efforts in promoting peace and security in the Horn of Africa.

via Department of State|
#antony-blinken#haiti#international-relations