United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

South America mining reforms and crackdown expands

31 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Illegal mining in Pataz fuels organized crime in Peru

Since May 2026, satellite monitoring has documented more than 500 ha of forest loss in Peru’s Tambopata Reserve, where a resurgence of illegal gold‑mining camps has been reported. Parallel raids in Madre de Dios seized e

Transnational crime and coca cultivation in Bolivia

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bolivia coca cultivation increases 7% in 2025

Bolivia is experiencing an escalation in transnational organized crime and illegal coca cultivation. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that criminal mafias are utilizing the country as a tra

Thai PM Anutin political and diplomatic activities

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Anutin Charnvirakul attends King Harald V funeral in Norway

In mid-August 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul engaged in both domestic political interactions and international diplomatic efforts. Domestically, Anutin met with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, P

Algeria international cooperation and Niger infrastructure

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Algeria and Niger form strategic public works partnership

Algeria is pursuing dual tracks of international cooperation involving anti-corruption efforts and regional infrastructure development. In Vienna, Algerian representatives participated in the 17th session of the UN Conve

Kenya security sector reforms and personnel updates

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: United States commits $7 million to Kenya police modernization

President William Ruto has initiated several reforms regarding security personnel and services in Kenya. In early August, the President issued directives to private security firms to comply with a 15 percent minimum-wage

Cambodian crackdown on online scams

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Cambodia-South Korea cooperation reduces online scam reports

The Cambodian government has taken various measures to address online fraud and cybercrime. The Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) issued an advisory regarding sophisticated scams where fraudulent entities cl

Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb maritime security

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Red Sea security intensifies through new coalitions and maritime dialogues

Discussions regarding security and stability in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait have focused on the geopolitical and economic implications of regional instability. In Aden, the Madar Forum convened political and mil

South American cocaine trafficking to Europe

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Ecuadorian ports targeted by ’Ndrangheta and Albanian crime networks

Transnational criminal organizations are utilizing increasingly complex maritime and logistical routes to transport cocaine from South America to European markets. Albanian criminal clans have established Ecuador as a s

Prevention of non-consensual intimate image sharing

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic launches tool to prevent non-consensual sharing of intimate images

Cybersecurity experts have highlighted methods to mitigate the unauthorized distribution of intimate images, noting that once content is shared online, control is effectively lost. Recommendations include avoiding identi

Nigeria illegal mining and security response

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: NSCDC honors Mining Marshals Commander Attah John Onoja

Efforts to combat illegal mining and related crimes in Nigeria have seen increased international cooperation and domestic recognition. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has advocated for stronger colla

Global spread of isotonitazene synthetic opioids

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: UNODC warns of lethal spread of isotonitazene synthetic opioid

The synthetic opioid isotonitazene, or ‘ISO’, has emerged as a significant threat within illegal drug markets. Part of the nitazene family, ISO is reported to be significantly more potent than fentanyl, with some variant

Professional training initiatives in Aden

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Yemen Petroleum Company launches oil marketing training in Aden

The Yemen Petroleum Company's Aden branch has implemented several specialized training initiatives to improve personnel competencies. Following the completion of programs regarding occupational safety, specifically the “

Global climate and conflict-driven displacement

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Bangladesh faces climate migration risks and economic instability

Global displacement is increasingly driven by the intersection of armed conflict and environmental factors. While the Geneva Convention on Refugees does not currently recognize climate displacement under a universal lega

Ghana drug‑infused food abuse and youth substance crisis

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: West African health officials address rising drug use and HIV risks

Health officials in Ghana have reported a rising trend of mixing narcotics—including marijuana, opioids, and tramadol—into everyday foods such as instant noodles, stews, cakes, and doughnuts. Psychiatrist Dr. Ruth Owusu