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In Nigeria, authorities say at least 37 people detained over illegal mining have died in security custody, with investigations underway and rights groups urging accountability and transparency surrounding the deaths.
Clashes between Iranian security forces and unidentified gunmen spread across Saravan in Sistan-Baluchestan, beginning near a residential property in Bakhshan and continuing for hours near the Madani Grand Mosque and Jahadabad. Gunmen attacked military vehicles and gatherings of forces; rights group Haalvsh reported dozens killed or wounded, though figures are unverified and no official casualty toll has been issued. Security forces blocked roads and maintained a heavy presence, with the gunmen’s identities and motives not disclosed. The region has a history of Baluch insurgency and tensions remain high.
Iranian security forces have been deployed around fuel stations and on city streets as a government price hike for gasoline takes effect, with non-subsidized fuel rising from 50,000 to 100,000 rials per liter while subsidized quotas remain unchanged; the move is expected to squeeze households and potentially push up prices for other goods, with reports of longer lines and slowed internet in several cities.
31-year-old Saeed Golsorkhi, a powerlifter, was shot in the knee during January protests in Shahroud and died two days later outside his family home after security forces raided the house; witnesses say they bound his hands and shot him at close range in the head and abdomen, with his mother and niece present. His brother was arrested, and families faced restricted burials and mourning as part of a broader Shahroud crackdown in which rights groups say hundreds were killed during the January protests.
Niger’s capital Niamey faces a mutiny by soldiers, illustrating an overstretched security apparatus battling jihadist attacks with Russian support and underscoring how worsening insecurity in the central Sahel is fueling unrest within the militaries that have seized power.
Gunfire and explosions rocked Niger's capital Niamey early Saturday as security sources said terrorists attacked Diori Hamani International Airport and tried to breach the presidential security perimeter. Authorities reported heavy gunfire around Base 101 and near the airport, with security forces conducting search operations and claiming attackers had been neutralised or fled; independent verification was limited as the situation remained developing. Niger's military government has been dealing with security challenges amid shifting regional alliances.
President Tinubu announced a record single-day rescue of 308 abductees—163 from the Woro community in Kwara state and 145 from Niger state—rescued from a forest and now receiving medical care. Described as the largest operation by security forces, it showcases intelligence-led coordination amid Nigeria’s ongoing banditry in the northwest/north-central and a prolonged northeast insurgency.
Nigeria says 308 citizens kidnapped in attacks in Niger and Kwara states were freed in a coordinated, intelligence-led operation by the National Counter Terrorism Centre with the military, police and DSS—the largest single-day rescue by Nigeria's joint security team.
Thousands in Delhi protest for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister, as BBC Verify analyzes videos showing security officers firing pellet guns at demonstrators; the Central Reserve Police Force has not commented and says it is reviewing events.
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians wounded when about 10 assailants attacked a security checkpoint at Buketa Sami in Narathiwat province, firing guns and pipe bombs and seizing three AK-47s and other gear before fleeing. Authorities found the attackers’ pickup abandoned and burning later. No group claimed responsibility; the government condemned the attack as terrorism, highlighting its threat to national security and the fragile peace process, as violence persists in Thailand’s southern border provinces. A day earlier, a car bombing in Narathiwat wounded an officer.
Militants attacked the Pakistan Rangers’ headquarters in Karachi, triggering a gun battle as security forces responded; authorities have not confirmed casualties or claimed responsibility, and the area is under investigation.
Armed men abducted James Boyard, the Defense Ministry’s cabinet director and police inspector general, in Bourdon, Port-au-Prince—marking the highest-ranking kidnapping in years amid widespread gang control of the capital. Officials haven’t confirmed who is behind the raid or any ransom. Boyard’s work on security reform and armed forces rebuilding highlights the country’s volatile security climate, where kidnappings have surged in areas once considered safe and gangs continue to target public figures.
Clashes between police and protesters in Rawalakot, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, left at least 11 people dead and over 70 injured as authorities banned the JAAC and prepared for a major protest over 12 refugee-reserved seats in the AJK legislature; the unrest reflects broader grievances on governance and regional autonomy, with travel advisories and internet restrictions in place ahead of the planned demonstration.
Mexico will mobilize about 100,000 security personnel—including military, police, and private guards—with vehicles, aircraft, and drones to safeguard World Cup events in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey after a spike in cartel violence following El Mencho’s death; preparations began in January and FIFA coordination is ongoing, as tourism campaigns seek to reassure visitors ahead of an expected 5.5 million attendees.
Mexican security forces tracked Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) to a Tapalpa cabin after following his lover, culminating in a Sunday raid in which he and two guards were fatally wounded; the operation sparked nationwide violence with multiple deaths and widespread disruption, while authorities said 70 suspected cartel members were arrested and 34 killed in the chaos—a major blow to the cartel and a display of state power.