Mexican officials said&nbsp;on Tuesday (Mar 12) that&nbsp;two missing detectives who were searching for 43 students missing for nearly a decade, have been found.

The news came just two days after they disappeared&nbsp;in Guerrero, a state on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Authorities did not disclose&nbsp;details on how the two detectives, one male and one female, were located, leaving questions unanswered regarding their whereabouts and any potential captivity they may have faced.

Earlier, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed concern over the disappearance of the detectives, linking it to forces resistant to uncovering the truth behind the missing students' case.

&nbsp;“I hope this is not related to those who do not want us to find the youths,”&nbsp;López Obrador said.

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<h2>Context of Guerrero state</h2>

Guerrero state has grappled with lawlessness for years, notably marked by the unresolved case of 43 students from a rural teachers' college who vanished in 2014.

Suspected involvement of local officials and drug cartels in their abduction and murder has fueled unrest in the region.

The volatile situation escalated last week when a student was fatally shot by police, triggering protests. In response, students stormed state prosecutors' offices, setting off explosives and vandalising property, indicating deep-seated anger and distrust toward authorities.

Efforts to locate the missing students have been hindered by limited progress, with only a few bone fragments identified so far.

The rugged terrain and cartel dominance make the search for clandestine burial sites arduous and perilous.

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Videos circulating on social media also show&nbsp;the grip of drug cartels, with gang members brutalising bus drivers for alleged non-compliance.

Additionally, tensions have mounted between López Obrador and the students' families, who accuse him of insufficient action.

Last week, protesters stormed the National Palace, demanding accountability and answers, reflecting deep-seated frustration and grievances, as reported by the Associated Press news agency.

(With inputs from agencies)

Mexican officials said on Tuesday (Mar 12) that two missing detectives who were searching for 43 students missing for nearly a decade, have been found. The news came just two days after they disappeared in Guerrero, a state on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Mexican officials said on Tuesday (Mar 12) that two missing detectives who were searching for 43 students missing for nearly a decade, have been found. The news came just two days after they disappeared in Guerrero, a state on Mexico's Pacific coast. Authorities did not disclose details on how the two detectives, one male and one female, were located, leaving questions unanswered regarding their whereabouts and any potential captivity they may have faced. Earlier, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed concern over the disappearance of the detectives, linking it to forces resistant to uncovering the truth behind the missing students' case. “I hope this is not related to those who do not want us to find the youths,” López Obrador said. Also read | Mexico surpasses China as top source of US imports amid global economic shifts Context of Guerrero state Guerrero state has grappled with lawlessness for years, notably marked by the unresolved case of 43 students from a rural teachers' college who vanished in 2014. Suspected involvement of local officials and drug cartels in their abduction and murder has fueled unrest in the region. The volatile situation escalated last week when a student was fatally shot by police, triggering protests. In response, students stormed state prosecutors' offices, setting off explosives and vandalising property, indicating deep-seated anger and distrust toward authorities. Efforts to locate the missing students have been hindered by limited progress, with only a few bone fragments identified so far. The rugged terrain and cartel dominance make the search for clandestine burial sites arduous and perilous. Also watch | Mexico restarts repatriating Venezuelans as tensions over migration run high Videos circulating on social media also show the grip of drug cartels, with gang members brutalising bus drivers for alleged non-compliance. Additionally, tensions have mounted between López Obrador and the students' families, who accuse him of insufficient action. Last week, protesters stormed the National Palace, demanding accountability and answers, reflecting deep-seated frustration and grievances, as reported by the Associated Press news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

Mexico: Two detectives found after mysterious disappearance during search for missing students

On Thursday (Nov 24), Honduran President Xiomara Castro proclaimed a national security emergency to tackle the escalating number of extortion crimes by criminal gang groups.&nbsp;

The government has also started a new executing strategy to tackle the violations with the deployment of 20,000 police officers, additional security measures for the highways, and anti-money laundering measures, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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In a televised address, the socialist president unveiled a new strategy to fight extortion that plagues the country.&nbsp;

Castro's proposed measures would permit the suspension of several constitutional rights in regions where criminal activity prevails. The measures went into effect on the same day, but the authority still needs to authorise the suspension of fundamental rights. The proclamation also permits the Honduran government to utilise public funds to combat the criminal gangs involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking.&nbsp;

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The announcement comes after pressure from businessmen, transportation drivers, and NGOs who claim that recent months have seen an increase in extortion, most by the Mara Salvatrucha MS-13 and Mara Barrio 18 gangs.&nbsp;

The gangs have promised to not harm anyone who pays the so-called "war tax." People who have been able to pay taxes were out of the terror while individuals who failed to do that were killed.

As per the Association for a More Just Society, a non-governmental group that focuses, this extortion nets the gang a yearly income of $737 million or 3 per cent of the nation's GDP.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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On Thursday (Nov 24), Honduran President Xiomara Castro proclaimed a national security emergency to tackle the escalating number of extortion crimes by criminal gang groups.

On Thursday (Nov 24), Honduran President Xiomara Castro proclaimed a national security emergency to tackle the escalating number of extortion crimes by criminal gang groups. The government has also started a new executing strategy to tackle the violations with the deployment of 20,000 police officers, additional security measures for the highways, and anti-money laundering measures, Reuters reported. Also read | In Pics: Ex-Honduran prez gets extradited to US over cocaine-importation conspiracy charges In a televised address, the socialist president unveiled a new strategy to fight extortion that plagues the country. Castro's proposed measures would permit the suspension of several constitutional rights in regions where criminal activity prevails. The measures went into effect on the same day, but the authority still needs to authorise the suspension of fundamental rights. The proclamation also permits the Honduran government to utilise public funds to combat the criminal gangs involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking. Also read | Honduras approves extradition of ex-police chief to US on drug charges The announcement comes after pressure from businessmen, transportation drivers, and NGOs who claim that recent months have seen an increase in extortion, most by the Mara Salvatrucha MS-13 and Mara Barrio 18 gangs. The gangs have promised to not harm anyone who pays the so-called "war tax." People who have been able to pay taxes were out of the terror while individuals who failed to do that were killed. As per the Association for a More Just Society, a non-governmental group that focuses, this extortion nets the gang a yearly income of $737 million or 3 per cent of the nation's GDP. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Two Haitian journalists were shot and then burnt alive by a gang in the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, according to media reports.

The gruesome incident comes days after unidentified gunmen attempted to kill the country’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry after he vowed to crack down the gangs involved in the wave of kidnappings across the country.

According to reports, the two journalists —Wilguens Louissaint and John Wesley Amady —recently travelled to an area where rival gangs are fighting for control.

According to CNN, a third journalist managed to escape.

The motive and details of Thursday’s attack remain unclear. But according to local media, they may have been trying to interview one of the rival leaders.

Haitian media outlet Radio Écoute FM confirmed that one of its journalists, Amady, was killed in the attack.

In a statement posted on Facebook, Écoute FM said he was “savagely” killed while reporting on the area. It suggested that one of the gangs was behind the deaths.

It is being reported that a gang was had been brewing for the control of Laboule 12 place, just to the south of the capital.

Haiti’s law and order situation has been on the decline ever since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July.

The United States on Tuesday arrested a Colombian man for his alleged involvement in Moise's assassination.

Police have been largely ineffective to contain the gang wars. They have failed to organise any large-scale operations to tackle gang violence in the country since March 2021, when four police officers were killed in an attempted raid in a Port-au-Prince neighbourhood.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two Haitian journalists were shot and then burnt alive by a gang in the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, according to media reports. The gruesome incident comes days after unidentified gunmen attempted to kill the country’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry after he vowed to crack down the gangs involved in the wave of kidnappings across the country.

Two Haitian journalists were shot and then burnt alive by a gang in the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, according to media reports. The gruesome incident comes days after unidentified gunmen attempted to kill the country’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry after he vowed to crack down the gangs involved in the wave of kidnappings across the country. According to reports, the two journalists —Wilguens Louissaint and John Wesley Amady —recently travelled to an area where rival gangs are fighting for control. According to CNN, a third journalist managed to escape. The motive and details of Thursday’s attack remain unclear. But according to local media, they may have been trying to interview one of the rival leaders. Haitian media outlet Radio Écoute FM confirmed that one of its journalists, Amady, was killed in the attack. In a statement posted on Facebook, Écoute FM said he was “savagely” killed while reporting on the area. It suggested that one of the gangs was behind the deaths. It is being reported that a gang was had been brewing for the control of Laboule 12 place, just to the south of the capital. Haiti’s law and order situation has been on the decline ever since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July. The United States on Tuesday arrested a Colombian man for his alleged involvement in Moise's assassination. Police have been largely ineffective to contain the gang wars. They have failed to organise any large-scale operations to tackle gang violence in the country since March 2021, when four police officers were killed in an attempted raid in a Port-au-Prince neighbourhood. (With inputs from agencies)

Two journalists burnt alive amid gang war in Haiti

The death toll from an attack by a gang of cattle thieves on seven villages on Thursday has risen to 88 in northwest Nigeria's Kebbi state. The attacks come as Nigeria is witnessing a rise in gang violence for decades.

Nigeria: Death toll surpasses 88 in gang attack on seven villages in Kebbi region

Mexican authorities found 14 dead bodies on the side of a road in the northern Zacatecas state, wrapped in blankets and tied with adhesive tape.

The northern Zacatecas state is an area that usually has high gang-related violence. This incident, too, is being assumed to be a gang-related incident, according to the initial investigations.

Zacatecas public prosecutor, Francisco Murillo told the press that four of the bodies had been identified and were from Juan Aldama, a town 150 kilometers (90 miles) to the north of Fresnillo, where they were found.

“They are people who disappeared from that region a few days ago,” said Murillo.

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The are of Zacatecas is one of the main drug trafficking route into the United States, and is, according to Mexican officials, being fought over by three local criminal gangs of Mexico, including&nbsp;Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation.

Earlier on Wednesday, a gang fight broke between two rival groups in, which resulted in death of 16 people.

While the coronavirus has shut down the rest of the world, the gang-related violence in Mexico has not slowed down. Authorities are, they claim, trying their best to come up with strategies to shut down the gang rivalry and violence.

Mexican authorities found 14 dead bodies on the side of a road in the northern Zacatecas state, wrapped in blankets and tied with adhesive tape. The northern Zacatecas state is an area that usually has high gang-related violence.

Mexican authorities found 14 dead bodies on the side of a road in the northern Zacatecas state, wrapped in blankets and tied with adhesive tape. The northern Zacatecas state is an area that usually has high gang-related violence. This incident, too, is being assumed to be a gang-related incident, according to the initial investigations. Zacatecas public prosecutor, Francisco Murillo told the press that four of the bodies had been identified and were from Juan Aldama, a town 150 kilometers (90 miles) to the north of Fresnillo, where they were found. “They are people who disappeared from that region a few days ago,” said Murillo. Also read: Mexico City police chief shot and injured in assassination attempt The are of Zacatecas is one of the main drug trafficking route into the United States, and is, according to Mexican officials, being fought over by three local criminal gangs of Mexico, including Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation. Earlier on Wednesday, a gang fight broke between two rival groups in, which resulted in death of 16 people. While the coronavirus has shut down the rest of the world, the gang-related violence in Mexico has not slowed down. Authorities are, they claim, trying their best to come up with strategies to shut down the gang rivalry and violence.

Gang war: 14 bodies found by roadside in Mexico

Tensions Escalate In Hong Kong As PLA Seems To Be Preparing For Military Crackdown. Watch this video to know more.

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Chinese paramilitary forces were seen near close to the border with Hong Kong. Watch this video to know more.

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The situation in Hong Kong seemed tense as police dressed in riot gear reached the airport. Watch this video to know more.

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In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump said the Chinese government was moving troops to the border with Hong Kong and he urged calm.

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Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters who had gathered in a rural Hong Kong town on Saturday (July 27) to demonstrate against a recent gang attack.

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