Violence has erupted in Jos, Nigeria, as mobs clash in a wave of unrest that has left at least two dead and several injured. The situation highlights growing tensions in the region and the challenges authorities face in maintaining law and order.

In this video, we cover the events leading to the violence, eyewitness accounts, and the response from local authorities. We also examine the broader social and political factors contributing to instability in Nigeria.

Nigeria: Mob Violence Intensifies After Deadly Shooting in Jos City

A vehicle with three Bodos on board hit two Adivasi persons at Mansingh Road under Karigaon outpost on Monday night, a home department official said. The three Bodos were reportedly beaten up by people from the neighbouring Adivasi villagers, and the vehicle was set ablaze.

Two killed in mob violence in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Army deployed after clashes break out

The UP government has applied to withdraw charges against all 15 accused in the 2015 Dadri lynching of Mohd Akhlaq. The case is set for a hearing on December 12.

10 years on, UP govt pushes to close Dadri lynching case against accused

At least three people have been killed in clashes between two sides in Bangladesh's Khagrachhari town, prompting the administration to ban all sorts of gatherings to prevent escalation of violence.

Bangladesh: 3 dead after deadly violence in Khagrachchari town

Mob violence in Kyrgyzstan: The warning comes amid reports that a few hostels of medical universities in Bishkek, where students from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan are staying have been attacked amid the violence. Watch in for more details!

Bishkek mob violence: Kyrgyzstan says situation in Bishkek completely calm

Mob violence in Kyrgyzstan: The warning comes amid reports that a few hostels of medical universities in Bishkek, where students from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan are staying have been attacked amid the violence.

Bishkek mob violence: 14 Pakistanis injured in violence

On Sunday, a mob assaulted and set fire to a police station in the Charsadda region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, demanding the release of a man imprisoned for allegedly desecrating the Holy Quran.

Pakistan: Mob sets police station on fire in search for man accused of Quran desecration

Blasphemy is a highly sensitive issue in deeply conservative Pakistan where mere allegations have led to extrajudicial killings and mob violence. In February 2021, Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), an NGO based out of Lahore, Pakistan, released data that showed the abuse of blasphemy laws had increased exponentially in Pakistan, reported Pentapostagma.

Pakistan's obsession with blasphemy laws leads to extrajudicial killings, mob violence

Nineteen people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a policeman in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district, a senior police official said on Sunday. Director General of Police (DGP) O P Singh, in a tweet, clarified that the deceased policeman, Suresh Pratap Singh Vats, was a head constable.

19 arrested in connection with killing of policeman in Ghazipur 

The Manipur Assembly has passed a bill which recommends life imprisonment for those involved in mob violence if it results in the death of a person. Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who also holds charge of the Home Department, moved the 'The Manipur Protection from Mob Violence Bill, 2018' in the state Assembly.

Manipur Assembly passes anti-mob violence bill

The UP government Sunday transferred Raees Akhtar, who was posted as additional superintendent of police (rural) in Bulandshahr, six days after two people died in mob violence in the district following an alleged cow slaughter incident.

Bulandshahr violence: UP government transfers ASP; Army jawan arrested

Voice of Karachi chairman Nadeem Nusrat on Saturday said that Pakistan's control is fast slipping into the hands of religious extremist groups, adding that mob violence witnessed after the Supreme Court's acquittal of Asiya Bibi has further tarnished Pakistan's "already-maligned image" globally.

Mob violence further tarnished Pak's globally-tainted image: Nadeem Nusrat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had strongly rebuked those who kill people in the name of cow protection in a speech on June 29

Mob assaults six people for carrying buffalo calves in Delhi

He was taking pictures near a mosque. People tried to catch him, he shot and injured three people with a pistol, then they stoned him to death

Srinagar mob lynches photo-taking, pistol-carrying man

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