Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers
Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
El Salvador backs mass trials for thousands held in crime crackdown
El Salvador has been under a state of emergency for 16 months, sparking the arrest of over 71,900 alleged gang members.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Brazil drug gangs spark prison riot, at least 56 dead
The death toll could rise as authorities get a clearer idea of the rebellion, sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Police hunt assailants after shooting at Dublin boxing event
Police set up checkpoints in search of the shooters who killed one man and injuring two others suspecting they are linked to the feud between criminal gangs.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Hong Kong police arrest triads over protest clashes
Hong Kong police have arrested eight suspected members of triad criminal gangs over clashes at ongoing pro-democracy protests.
Fri Oct 03 2014
Colombia state governor arrested for murder, conspiracy
Authorities have linked Governor Juan Francisco "Kiko" Gomez to criminal gangs and right-wing paramilitary fighters in La Guajira.
Sun Oct 13 2013