Gang Violence

Women-led campaigns in northeastern Nigeria are reducing gang violence by shifting young people's mindsets in conflict-affected areas. These initiatives focus on curbing violence through community engagement and changing perceptions.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as gang violence continues. A new gang-suppression force is set to be deployed. U.N. data reports 2,300 killings and 100 kidnappings in Haiti this year.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres states the international community has failed Haiti as gang violence worsens. He attributes the crisis to global indifference.

UN Secretary General António Guterres visited Haiti as gang violence worsens a humanitarian crisis, displacing over 1.5 million people. The UN reported 2,300 deaths and 100 kidnappings this year, including the abduction of a senior defense ministry official last week.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is visiting Haiti as gang violence has left 1.5 million people homeless. The surge in violence has displaced a significant portion of the population.

Gang violence has resulted in at least 25 deaths in Honduras during recent attacks by gunmen. The government is actively pursuing a crackdown on organized crime in response to the escalating violence.

Renewed clashes between rival gangs in Port-au-Prince have forced hundreds to flee their homes due to escalated gang violence in Haiti's capital. The situation has led to displacement of hundreds of people. The violence is occurring in the capital city of Haiti.

The FBI San Juan division, working with law enforcement partners, conducted a major operation targeting violent gang members that resulted in 40 arrests on drug and firearm charges. This takedown represents a significant effort to combat gang violence in San Juan.