armed gangs

Armed gangs, referred to as 'bandits,' killed more than 20 people in Zamfara state, Nigeria. These groups frequently raid villages, steal livestock, and kidnap residents for ransom in northwestern and central Nigeria.

Armed attackers killed more than 20 people in northwest Nigeria. The attacks are part of a surge in violence as armed gangs continue raiding villages in northwest and central Nigeria.

Haiti continues to face violence from armed gangs in the capital and provinces. A new international security force has been deployed but has not made significant progress. The humanitarian crisis is worsening, with 1.5 million people internally displaced and widespread malnutrition.

Gunmen kidnapped seven students from an off-campus residence in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria. One student escaped, and police are searching for the remaining six. Zamfara has seen a rise in student kidnappings for ransom in recent years.

Haiti's criminal gangs have nearly tripled child recruitment in 2025, exploiting vulnerable youth in the country. Although a new UN-backed security force has begun operations, thousands of children already integrated into armed groups face an uncertain path toward rehabilitation and stability.