Tag: state of emergency
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Survivors of Honduras Prison Massacre Reflect on Trauma and Loss a Year Later
One year after the tragic prison massacre in Honduras, survivors are still grappling with the aftermath. The incident left many inmates dead or injured, instilling a lasting fear and trauma among those who lived through it. The survivors recount the harrowing experience of being caught in the violence, with some believing they would not make…
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Over 120,000 Women Reportedly Raped During Tigray War as Rape Used as Weapon of Conflict
A recent report highlights the harrowing use of rape as a weapon of war during the Tigray conflict, revealing the profound and devastating impact on women. The war has left a staggering number of victims, with estimates suggesting that over 12,000 women may have been subjected to sexual violence. Many of these survivors face not…
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Gangs Attack Prisons in Haiti, Thousands Escape Amid Rising Violence and Political Turmoil
In Haiti, a state of emergency has been declared as the nation faces escalating violence, with gangs attacking two prisons, leading to the escape of thousands of inmates and resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries. The attacks are part of a demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, amid a backdrop of…
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Ecuador Declares Internal Armed Conflict Amid Escalating Drug Gang Violence and Prison Breaks
Ecuador has declared an internal armed conflict amidst a surge of drug-related violence, marking a drastic shift in the country’s safety status. Once considered one of the safest countries in Latin America, Ecuador now contends with escalating violence due to the lucrative cocaine trafficking that operates through its territory. This recent crisis was intensified by…