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Jamaica Issues Sweeping State Of Emergency To Deter Violent Crime

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A widespread state of emergency has been declared across Jamaica to fight violent crime. The State of Emergency (SOE) will be enforced in nine of Jamaica's 14 parishes. Jamaica has one of the highest murder rates in the Carribean (per 100,000 people)

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Jamaica declares widespread state of emergency to fight violent crime

A widespread state of emergency has been declared across Jamaica to fight violent crime, the island nation's Prime Minister Andrew Holness said in a public address Wednesday.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Jamaica Issues Sweeping State Of Emergency To Deter Violent Crime

Prime Minister Andrew Holness issued a state of emergency (SOE) in nine of fourteen of Jamaica's parishes to deter violent crime Wednesday.

1 year ago·United States

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Milenio

Honduras declares state of emergency due to criminal violence

The application of the decree gives authorities the power to arrest those they consider suspects without the need for a court order.

1 year ago·Mexico

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Gang-Related Violence Forces New State of Emergency in Jamaica

On Tuesday, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness reimposed a state of emergency to fight gang-related violence in the country. RELATED: US Under Secretary Nuland Travels to Jamaica, Ecuador, Colombia The state of exception will apply for two weeks and will govern 6 out of 14 Jamaican jurisdictions, including Montego Bay, a tourist destination of international importance. Besides being in effect in the capital city Kingston, the security me…

1 year ago·C C S, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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