Tag: gang
Five tourists killed “by mistake” by a gang on a beach
Ecuador is once again mourning the collateral victims of drug trafficking. Five Ecuadorian tourists were kidnapped and killed on Ayampe beach in the southwest of the country after being mistaken…
Munich, Augsburg and Dachau: Gang breaks into at least 56 kindergartens – Munich
The police have arrested three men who are suspected of having committed at least 56 burglaries in kindergartens in the past seven months – 30 of them in Munich alone,…
Gang war in Sweden: What way out the mayor of Uppsala sees
Uppsala was once known for having Scandinavia’s oldest university, but today Sweden’s fourth-largest city is the scene of a nationwide gang war. Mayor Erik Pelling is desperately looking for a…
Haiti in crisis: Who is gang boss Jimmy Chérizier, aka Barbecue?
Haiti is on fire – and a man who calls himself “Barbecue” is among the arsonists. After the powerful gangs have brought the last remnants of the government to its…
Interview on Haiti: “Gang violence is a symptom, not a cause”
interview As of: March 13, 2024 2:01 p.m No government, gang violence: Haiti is in danger of drowning in chaos. The aim now is to find a quick solution from…
Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid wave of gang violence
The departure of the head of government was demanded by the armed bands and part of the population. Published on 03/12/2024 07:02 Update on 03/12/2024 08:27 Reading time: 1 min…
Escalating gang violence: Haiti’s prime minister resigns
As of: March 12, 2024 6:40 a.m In view of the escalating gang violence in Haiti, Prime Minister Henry has announced his resignation. There is an agreement for a “peaceful…
Gang violence: Chaos in Haiti – German ambassador leaves
Gang violence Chaos in Haiti – German ambassador leaves The situation in Haiti remains tense. photo © Odelyn Joseph/AP/dpa Powerful gangs want to overthrow the interim government in Haiti. Their…
Gang boss “Barbecue” wants to overthrow Haiti’s government
As of: March 7, 2024 12:45 p.m Haiti’s gangs have now made no secret of the fact that they want to drive out the government – they have even joined…
Crime: State of emergency extended in Haiti due to gang violence
crime State of emergency extended in Haiti due to gang violence Police secure a roadblock set up by demonstrators. photo © Odelyn Joseph/AP/dpa Brutal gangs already largely controlled the capital.…