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Added on the 24/02/2021 13:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
With rifles, helmets, and bulletproof vests, soldiers encircle sections of the Salvadoran city of Apopa as part of a massive crackdown on gang activity. IMAGES
At least 264 suspected gang members in Haiti have been killed by vigilante groups since April, the UN representative in the violence-wracked country says, voicing concern at the trend. "The appearance of vigilante groups adds another layer of complexity. Since April, BINUH (United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti) has documented the killing of at least 264 alleged gang members by vigilante groups," Maria Isabel Salvador tells the Security Council. SOUNDBITE
Images of the Villeneuve housing estate, south of Grenoble, a few hours after a shooting that took place during the night and left six people aged between 23 and 28 injured. IMAGES
About 200 demonstrators, gathered at the call of the CGT union, block traffic on the Paris ring road during a demonstration against pension reform and the use of the 49.3 clause. IMAGES
Emergency services vehicles and personnel can be seen at the Port of Dover, following the deaths of three migrants who were attempting to cross the Channel and the rescue of 43 others. Lifeboats were launched from the Channel port of Dover shortly after 0300 GMT on 14 December 2022, followed by vessels from Ramsgate and Hastings along the coast. IMAGES