As new Haiti leadership takes power, gangs demand a seat at the table
Some of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders are threatening more violence if they are not allowed political sway.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion
Political groups appeared to get nearer to finalising a transition council set to take over from an absent government.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital
Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
'Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government
Gang alliance leader Jimmy Cherizier brought together nine capital area gangs, calls to topple the unelected and largely absent government.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Haiti telecoms back after disruption amid violence, inmates on the run
Violent clashes led to a prison break as a major gang leader seeks to oust PM Ariel Henry.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Brazil police say gang leader likely ordered killing of British journalist, Amazon expert
Villar, is already in police detention after being charged along with three other people for double homicide and concealment of corpses.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Five women found dead in violent Mexican state
Three of the bodies were in bags with a message from a gang leader claiming the killings were carried out against another gang.
Sat Nov 05 2022
"Adik Mat" gang leader, member killed in shootout with police
2 men, believed to be the leader and member of the 'Adik Mat' gang involved in armed robbery, criminal intimidation and drug trafficking, were killed in a shootout with the police.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Haiti crippled by fuel shortages as gang leader demands prime minister resign
Jimmy 'Barbecu' Cherizier has demanded that PM Ariel Henry resign, before allowing safe passage of petroleum products from the port.
Wed Oct 27 2021
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Wed Oct 27 2021
Haiti gang leader threatens to kill kidnapped American missionaries
The leader of the 400 Mawozo gang says he was willing to kill "these Americans" if he does not get what he needs.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Cops nab 24 Geng Sakai members involved in organised crime
Police have crippled an organised crime gang, Geng Sakai, with the arrest of 24 suspects, including the gang leader and a 14-year-old teenager, in an integrated operation in several states on Sunday.
Tue Jun 22 2021
22 suspected secret society members arrested - Bukit Aman
Investigations revealed that all suspects, aged 35 to 48, are active in secret society activities and violent crimes such as rioting, extortion and causing hurt.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Police nab 'Jahan Gang' leader in Morib homestay raid
Police nabbed a Rohingya woman who is believed to be the leader of the 'Jahan Gang'.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Organised crime: Halim gang leader, 10 members charged in Teluk Intan court
The leader of Halim Gang was among the 11 individuals charged at the Sessions Court here today for alleged involvement in organised crime activities over the past two years ago.
Thu Jul 02 2020
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024