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C hinedu Onwe is a dedicated lawyer, academic research writer, and editor with over 3 years of experience producing high-quality, analytical content in law, international relations, and global politics. His work is driven by a deep passion for the International Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), reflecting his keen interest in how legal frameworks interface and influences global peace, security, and governance.  Contact: joachimowen@gmail.com Protests and Economic Problems Threaten the Internal Stability. Source: specialeurasia.com What began as a protest over the economic decline in Tehran has turned into a national protest against the ruling political leadership in Iran. Now on its 11 th day, the protests have spread to over 200 locations across most of the 31 regions of the country. Government response has been swift, with cases of clampdown reported, leading to internet shutdowns, arrests, violent crackdowns that have resulted in over 900 ...
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Cash, Cars, Captives: SA’s Underworld Exposed (2020-2025)

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  This analyses the period April 2020 to March 2025 , a time of significant social, economic, and security shifts. 1. Introduction — Why This Matters South Africa’s streets are a living, breathing organism. Every intersection, freeway, and suburban alley tells a story of risk, survival, and ingenuity — from the petty thief to the sophisticated gang running multi-million-rand operations. Over the past five years, three crime types — CIT heists, hijackings, and kidnappings — have defined the underworld’s pulse, shaping daily life, business operations, and law enforcement strategies (ISS Africa, 2023; SAPS, 2024). These crimes matter because they aren’t isolated. A hijacking today can finance a kidnapping tomorrow; a stolen van may be used in a CIT heist next week. The interconnectivity of these crimes has created a criminal economy , a shadow network operating parallel to legitimate society (Businesstech, 2024). Why read this booklet? Because understanding the who, how, and why beh...
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