haiti gangs Stories
"The gangs have powerful automatic weapons that fire many rounds per minute as well as sniper rifles which some gang members have been trained on. Peo...
Amin urged the public to continue cooperating with security agencies and to report any suspicious activity through the appropriate legal channels.
The report is based on a survey conducted in 11 counties where the centre established that a majority of citizens willingly fail to report gang activi...
Dreaded gangs are characterised by their use of sharp weapons such as pangas and poisoned arrows, extreme violence, and involvement in drug peddling o...
Benedict Kabiru’s family said what began as a hopeful wait for answers has turned into a painful ordeal marked by silence, unanswered calls, and broke...
While Haitian authorities initially confirmed the death of police officer Benedict Kabiru and are said to be in talks with Haitian gangs to release th...
As part of the new directives, the county will also introduce regulations compelling machete sellers to maintain records of buyers, a move aimed at bo...
Security officials stated that measures are being reinforced to curb criminal activities, particularly in areas frequented by both local and internati...
Humanitarian workers have been targeted, and critical infrastructure, such as medical facilities and shelters, has been destroyed.
MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed that two officers had been evacuated to the Dominican Republic for medical care.
The Mombasa County Government plans to roll out targeted community interventions in the coming weeks to mitigate the resurgence of juvenile gang activ...
Authorities have already taken 63 suspects to court, while another 33 are being held under a miscellaneous application as police seek an additional 14...
The conflicting reports have left Jacinta in emotional turmoil, uncertain whether to grieve or hold on to the hope that her son is still alive.
The groups urged law enforcement officers to avoid excessive force while addressing the increasing insecurity caused by juvenile gangs.
During the meeting, over 100 youths surrendered to authorities, seeking help to leave their criminal lives behind.
The spate of attacks has heightened concerns over insecurity in the area, with residents calling on authorities to take swift action before the situat...
The extra allocation towards Kenya’s security mission in Haiti is expected to bolster the morale of officers deployed in the conflict-ridden nation.
Kenya leads the mission, which also includes police personnel from countries such as Guatemala, Jamaica, El Salvador, the Bahamas, and Belize.
Sing'Oei stated that the transition of the mission to a full UN Mission to ensure financial sustainability is a key priority to which Kenya and all pa...
Despite its initial momentum, the security mission remains underfunded, poorly equipped, and operating with only a fraction of the planned 2,500 secur...
In addition to the tactical training, the programme emphasises non-tactical elements to enhance the officers' overall professionalism.
The newly renovated FOB has served as a vital strategic hub for improving response times and supporting key areas such as the National Port.
Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.
They expressed alarm over these developments, stating that they threaten the safety, dignity, and democratic rights of Kenyan citizens.
The mission has failed to prevent gangs from taking new territories and committing several massacres as violence dramatically escalated in the last mo...
In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...
Community leaders and government officials have now joined forces to address the growing crisis, describing it as a threat to the county’s social fabr...
Although Kenya pledged in October to deploy an additional 600 officers, this commitment remains unfulfilled due to the volatile security situation.
Gang members killed at least 60 people on Friday and 50 on Saturday using machetes and knives.
