Nearly half of world’s terror victims are African, with organised crime increasingly entrenched
The threat of terrorism and organised crime is becoming increasingly entrenched across Africa, the head of the UN Office on
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UNODC jointly with UNOCT builds the capacity of law enforcement, customs, and border control officers
UNODC jointly with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) conducted five days’ long national trainings on ‘Countering International Firearms
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Why global drug challenge calls for a united response
Kenya hosted the 13th meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa (HONLEA Africa) in Nairobi. Topics
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Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization publishes a new issue paper to support law enforcement decision-making with evidence-based research
Establishing a network requires years of dedication, trust, and a common purpose. For violent extremist and terrorist organizations another essential
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UNODC and partners launch toolkit for tackling underreported crime of human trafficking for organ removal
All forms of human trafficking tend to be hidden, but human trafficking for organ removal is especially so. Driven largely
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Safety at Sea: Preventing Maritime Crimes on the Somali Coastline
Following a consistent reduction of pirate assaults along the coastline of Somalia, the nation is now battling to eradicate its
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Inter-Agency collaboration to Combat illicit trafficking at ports in Madagascar
The UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 14, 16 and 17 by supporting member states in
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Human trafficking for the purposes of organ removal
Trafficking in Persons for the purpose of organ removal (TIP for OR) is a form of trafficking in which an
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Crime, corruption, maritime insecurity and the environment: why a criminal justice approach is necessary to protect our oceans
The ocean provides us with half of our oxygen. It is the main source of sustenance for more than one
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Boat Drivers and Smuggling Networks: New UNODC Research Questions Assumptions about Smuggling of Migrants by Sea
In the final months of 2020, when the world was still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands
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Cocaine Insights 4 launched with spotlight on COVID-19 impacts on regional and transatlantic cocaine routes through Brazil
The global production of cocaine has reached record levels, amounting to 1,982 tons as of 2020. Trafficking routes are determined by
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UNODC World Drug Report 2022 highlights trends on cannabis post-legalization, environmental impacts of illicit drugs, and drug use among women and youth
Cannabis legalization in parts of the world appears to have accelerated daily use and related health impacts, according to the
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UNODC Enhancing Criminal Justice Responses to Trafficking in Persons in Eastern Africa
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) within the framework of the Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2021)
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UNODC further Enhancing Regional Counter-Terrorism Capacity in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa continues to be confronted with serious and evolving threats of terrorism which threatens peace and security and undermines
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Americas: 216 arrests in INTERPOL-led operation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking
An operation led by INTERPOL targeting migrant smuggling and human trafficking across the Americas has sparked 216 arrests and the
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UNODC and EAPCCO Strengthening Investigation and Intelligence Capacity to Counter Links between Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime in Eastern Africa
The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence (CTCoE) and UNODC recently presented a 5-day
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Colombian police take down criminal group behind human trafficking
Colombian A three-year investigation has concluded with police in Colombia arresting six individuals believed to be behind the trafficking and
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Republic of the Philippines signs MoU with UNOCT for capacity-building to detect the travel of terrorists and serious criminals
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines signed a Memorandum of
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