Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, Haiti’s most prominent gang leader and former police officer, has reportedly filled the power vacuum left behind by Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation. Henry took power in 2021 without an election following the assassination of then-Prime Minister Jovenel Moise, but CNN reports that Haiti has not held elections since.
Read MoreJuan Orlando Hernández, a former 2-term president of Honduras, has been indicted on drug-trafficking and firearm charges and was extradited to the United States for trial. Hernández has been accused of conspiring with infamous drug lords such as Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel also known as El Chapo, to import copious amounts of cocaine into the U.S and of possessing destructive firearms.
Read MoreOn Friday, March 22, multiple assailants opened fire in a concert hall at Crocus City Hall, just outside Moscow, killing more than 60 people and injuring over 100 more as of Saturday morning, according to The Associated Press.
Read MoreThe Russo-Ukrainian War has been waging on for over 2 years with no end in sight, capitalized by the recent reelection of Russian President Vladimir Putin. While many scholars believe the Russian campaigns in Ukraine will only stop if Putin is ousted, increasing calls for ceasefire, both in the warring nations and from the international community have surfaced in recent months.
Read MoreThe complexity of Sudan’s civil conflict, driven by entrenched grievances among the warring parties, religious divisions, ethnic struggles, competition for oil, and mistrust, lead the country to have a steep uphill climb to peace. The implementation and maintenance of peace have been impeded by breaches, insufficient monitoring systems, and conflicting interests among involved parties.
Read MorePeru has a long and troubled history with gun violence. Strict gun control laws exist, but their effectiveness is hampered by the easy availability of illegal firearms on the black market, explains the Library of Congress. The country’s borders, particularly those adjoining Ecuador, are known for facilitating the smuggling of weapons, fueling a persistent problem
Read MoreFollowing diplomatic efforts involving various Arab countries and the United States, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh of the Palestinian Authority, the Palestinian body in charge of parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, tendered his resignation.
Read MoreOn February 26, the Taliban held what is reported to be the fifth public execution since the near finalization of withdrawing U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan and their success in regaining power over the territory in 2021.
Read MoreThe holy month of Ramadan is traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and worship for Muslims around the world. This year, as Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and in the diaspora mourn the destruction and violence faced in Gaza at the hands of Israeli forces, it stands as a reminder of life before the bombardment.
Read MoreTraditional elders and leaders are losing their stabilizing power as a result of increased external communications. Ultimately, the advent of contemporary armaments and combat strategies has resulted in increasingly horrific consequences.
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