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- 1Haiti Gangs Request UN Mediation After Bukele CrackdownsβNow They Want to Negotiate: Haiti Gangs Request UN Mediation Following Bukele's Operations
Armed gangs in Haiti have asked the United Nations to mediate negotiations, according to reports from NTN24. The request comes as gang leaders face mounting pressure, reportedly influenced by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's hard-line security operations against criminal groups. Observers see the appeal as a sign the gangs are feeling squeezed, though it remains unclear whether the UN would engage or what terms the gangs might accept.
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An armed gang robbed a jewellery shop in Cesano Boscone, on the outskirts of Milan. According to initial reports, one of the robbers fired a shot into the air during the raid. No one was injured, and the group fled with stolen goods. Police are investigating to identify and track down those responsible for the hold-up.
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A gang leader in Haiti has requested United Nations mediation to open a peace dialogue, according to DW. The appeal comes amid ongoing gang violence that has destabilized the country, and observers are weighing whether negotiations with armed groups are a realistic path forward or a bid for legitimacy.
- 4US rebuffs Haiti gang leader's UN mediation requestβπ’ Diplomacy | 5/10 πΊπΈ ππΉ US response to Mawozo gang leader's request for UN mediation U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Wal
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz responded to a request by Wilson Joseph, leader of Haiti's Mawozo gang, who sought UN mediation, urging gang leaders to stop ambushing rather than engage with their proposal. The exchange highlights Washington's hard line toward the armed groups driving violence in Haiti.
- 5Armed Gangs in Gaza: Opposition, Rivals or Criminals?βΌArmed Gangs in the Gaza Strip: Opposition, Competition or Criminals? (Part 2)
A two-part analysis examines armed gangs operating in the Gaza Strip, questioning whether they represent a political opposition, rival factions competing for power, or simply criminal groups. The piece explores their origins, affiliations and role amid the territory's ongoing instability and humanitarian crisis, where lawlessness and armed groups have complicated aid distribution and local governance.
- 6Armed Gang-Controlled Areas in Gaza Become Safe Havens for CriminalsβΌAreas Controlled by Armed Gangs in Gaza Become Safe Havens for Criminals and Killers
Areas of Gaza controlled by armed gangs have reportedly turned into safe havens for criminals and killers, according to a report by Asharq Al-Awsat. The claim points to a breakdown of security in parts of the territory, where armed groups operate outside any formal authority. The report highlights growing concern over lawlessness and impunity in these zones amid the wider instability in Gaza.
- 7Armed Gangs in Gaza: Opposition, Competition or Crime?βΌArmed Gangs in the Gaza Strip: Opposition, Competition or Criminals? (Part 1)
An analysis examines armed gangs operating in the Gaza Strip, questioning whether they represent a political opposition to Hamas, rival factions competing for influence, or simply criminal networks profiting from the territory's collapse in order. The piece, published as part one of a series, explores the groups' identities, funding and relationships amid Gaza's ongoing humanitarian and security crisis.
- 8Haitian gang leader says he wrote UN seeking dialogue amid clashesβPowerful Haitian gang leader tells AP he wrote UN seeking dialogue as clashes intensify
A powerful Haitian gang leader told the Associated Press that he has written to the United Nations seeking dialogue, as fighting between gangs and security forces intensifies in Haiti. The claim comes as gang violence continues to displace residents and strain the country's institutions. The UN has not been reported as responding, and the outreach is unlikely to soften international resolve against armed groups.
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Haiti has postponed its elections, citing widespread gang violence that has made campaigning and voting unsafe across much of the country. Armed groups control large parts of the capital, undermining efforts to restore an elected government. Observers warn the delay deepens the political crisis and prolongs instability.
- 10El Salvador to send 2,000 troops to Haiti over missing soldiersβEl Salvador to deploy over 2,000 soldiers in Haiti to rescue missing Salvadoran military personnel
El Salvador says it will deploy more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti in an operation aimed at rescuing Salvadoran military personnel who have gone missing there. The deployment, reported by Anadolu Agency, marks an unusually large cross-border military mission for the Central American country, whose forces have been known for domestic anti-gang operations. Details on how the personnel went missing or when the operation will begin have not been made clear.