Tag Archives: Gang

How childhood trauma of Somali refugees has shaped gang culture on Britain’s streets

December 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Ismail Einashe I recently gave a talk for Radio 4’s Four Thought series, exploring the links between childhood war trauma suffered by young Somali men and the way some are drawn to violent gang culture. Like other young Somali … read more »

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At Least 44 Killed In Mexico Prison Riot

February 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

At least 44 people have died in a fight between rival gangs at a prison on the outskirts of the northern Mexican city of Monterrey. Victims were beaten, stabbed and stoned when a fight broke out on Sunday. Inmates at … read more »

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Libya state TV: Rebels hold human shields

March 6, 2011 by benim

Tripoli – Libyan rebels are holding civilians as “human shields” in residential quarters of some cities, state television said on Sunday, citing military sources. The report on Al-Jamahiriya television added that forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi were in … read more »

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Robbers killed in dramatic shootout

February 23, 2011 by benim

A quick-thinking Pretoria teacher’s screams telling her Grade 1 pupils to drop down on to the floor beneath their desks as a gang of nine robbers opened fire at a cash-in-transit van outside the school, probably saved the lives of … read more »

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Gang shootout kills 14 in Veracruz, Mexico

January 14, 2011 by benim

A shootout between Mexican security forces and suspected gang members has left 14 people dead. Some 100 soldiers, marines and police in Xalapa, in the eastern state of Veracruz, had surrounded a house that, it was thought, was being used … read more »

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Arrested Nigeria militant in unknown location: lawyer

December 22, 2010 by benim

A lawyer acting for more than 60 militants arrested last month said on Wednesday the militant gang leader and two of his followers were removed from prison by the secret service last week. Nigeria’s armed forces on November 20 arrested … read more »

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Somalis gang charged with sex trafficking – Video

November 10, 2010 by benim

Nashville apartments and hotels served as hubs for the forced prostitution of underage girls by Somali gangs operating here and in Minnesota, a federal indictment says. Federal prosecutors on Monday indicted 29 suspected gang members in a wide-ranging sex trafficking … read more »

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