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Topic: Crime

Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

By AFP   2026-05-19 15:12:36

Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday.

Pregnancy is no crime: Rethink police training

By Dr Harun Issack Hassan   2026-05-15 20:30:03

The recent termination of training for several police recruits by the NPS, including female recruits found to be pregnant, has sparked constitutional, legal, and ethical questions.

Amnesty accuses IS-linked fighters of eastern DR Congo war crimes

By Osinde Obare   2026-05-05 14:13:04

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State group of "rampant" war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Amnesty accuses IS-linked fighters of eastern DR Congo war crimes

By AFP   2026-05-05 14:13:04

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State group of "rampant" war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Revealed: Nairobi City leads in crime cases

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-05-05 08:53:43

Nairobi County recorded the highest crime cases in Kenya despite a national 5.1% drop, prompting new security measures, including the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit.

Kenya's digital boom opens door to cybercrime, expert warns

By David Njaaga   2026-04-30 21:19:00

Kenya’s push to become a digital economy leader is exposing businesses and institutions to rising cyber threats as more services move online, a cyber security expert has warned.