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conflictsecurity1 year ago

"Gaza's Masked Enforcers Regulate Street Market Prices"

In the midst of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, armed and masked men in Gaza have taken to patrolling markets in Rafah to prevent traders from exploiting the displaced population with inflated prices. With the absence of regular police patrols due to Israeli strikes, these vigilante groups aim to enforce law and order by monitoring prices and punishing those who take advantage of people's needs. However, some residents express concerns about the fairness of these actions and hope for the return of the real police force as they continue to endure the devastating impact of the war.

media1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounding Vigilante Group's Misidentification and Beatdown"

Fox News host Sean Hannity addressed the live broadcast incident where a vigilante group beat up a man, admitting that the initial claims made by Curtis Sliwa about the man being a migrant shoplifter were untrue. Sliwa, leader of the Guardian Angels, falsely accused the man of shoplifting and being a migrant during an interview with Hannity, but the New York Police Department revealed that the man was a Bronx resident who had not been shoplifting. Hannity later clarified the situation on his show, acknowledging the misinformation and emphasizing the importance of setting the record straight. The incident has sparked criticism of right-wing rhetoric and its role in inciting anti-immigrant sentiments.

crime-and-immigration1 year ago

"Guardian Angels' Live TV Takedown: Unfounded Accusations and Uncertain Identities"

A vigilante group in NYC, the Guardian Angels, tackled a man they claimed was a shoplifting "migrant" live on Fox News, but it was later revealed that the man was not a migrant nor arrested for shoplifting. Instead, he was a 23-year-old from the Bronx who had attempted to get the attention of the group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, while he was on air. The Guardian Angels, known for targeting migrants being bussed to the city, have been criticized for their anti-immigrant rhetoric, and this incident highlights the false accusations and sensationalism surrounding their actions.

society2 years ago

Love Over Tradition: The Indian Couple Who Defied Arranged Marriage

The Love Commandos, a vigilante group in India, helps couples avoid arranged marriages, rescues them from potential harm, and assists them in eloping with their chosen partners. However, the group's founder, Sanjoy Sachdev, was arrested for allegedly extorting money from couples in his care. Despite this, the Love Commandos continue to support couples who face physical threats for going against the norm of arranged marriages in India. This article tells the story of Saumil and Zarina, a couple who fell in love and faced numerous challenges, including threats and captivity, as they fought for their relationship.