Brazil’s police chief tells US President Trump he is wrong to call criminal gangs terrorist groups

Brazil’s police chief tells US President Trump he is wrong to call criminal gangs terrorist groups

Brazil’s federal police chief has criticized a US decision to designate two major Brazilian criminal gangs as terrorist organisations, saying the move confuses organized crime with terrorism. The US State Department designated the First Capital Command, known as PCC, and Comando Vermelho, or CV, as terrorist organisations in May. The...

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Despite under-resourcing by UN and US, Kenyan police mission in Haiti kept gangs at bay, secured critical infrastructure and restored aid corridors

Despite under-resourcing by UN and US, Kenyan police mission in Haiti kept gangs at bay, secured critical infrastructure and restored aid corridors

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja applauded the troops for their courageous service and highlighted the rehabilitation of roads, hospitals, schools and businesses as proof of Kenya’s contribution in Haiti.

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