Not even children are spared the horrors of it all. Over five million of them are now dependent on humanitarian aid. An entire generation is losing out on education many schools have been destroyed. Last year was possibly the worst so far for syrian children 652 were killed, and thats just the official figure. Hospitals are in ruins. A few injured children have found treatment in a neighboring country thats a traditional enemy. Reporter the syrian middleman is nervous. We arent allowed to show his face that could endanger his life, and the lives of his entire family, in wartorn syria. The same goes for this group thats entering israel from syria through the border fence under the cover of night. 13 mothers and grandmothers, together with their children and grandchildren. The war has maimed them physically and psychologically. Theyre coming to israel for the military doctor responsible for it says that beyond the official positions of the two antagonistic countries, israel has a humanit
Id like to start today by bringing up acting assistant attorney general john cronan. Mr. Cronan supervises the criminals division more than 600 federal prosecutors who conduct prosecutions involving organized and transnational crime, Gang Violence and other crimes. Hell make a statement regarding ms13 and well take wes on this topic and ill be back after that to finish and answer questions on the news of the day. John . Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Again, my name is john cronan. I am the acting assistant attorney general of the Criminal Division of the department of justice. Before serving my current role i supervised the terrorism and International Narcotics unit of the u. S. Attorneys office for the Southern District of new york. Prior to that, i sfshed as an assistant United States attorney in new york where i prosecuted violent criminals and National Security defendants including osama bin ladens soninlaw and the attempted times square bomber. On the day that attorney general Je
Honduras is just one country very much under the maras control. But how did this come about . In the 1990s the u. S. Government waged war on gangs in cities such as los angeles. As a result, more than 20,000 gangsters were deported to el salvador and honduras. Of all the street gangs in honduras, two are particularly brutal Mara Salvatrucha also known as ms 13 and 18th street, which originated in los angeles. The honduran government has responded with an iron fist, locking up thousands of gang members. But thats had no effect on the influence of the mar as, and membership numbers have continued to rise. In honduras, every day life is permeated by violence. This isis tegucigal, onone the most dangegeus cities in the worlrld. 3838earold jajaime jael soriao has just been called to the local Police Station to confirm the identity of his brother. Soririanos 33yearold brother was shot on the street just a few hours ago. People are killed here and the police never investigate. Thats what happ
In cities such as los angeles. As a result, more than 20,000 gangsters were deported to el salvador and honduras. Of all the street gangs in honduras, two are particularly brutal Mara Salvatrucha also known as ms 13 and 18th street, which originated in los angeles. The honduran government has responded with an iron fist, locking up thousands of gang members. But thats had no effect on the influence of the mar as, and membership numbers have continued to rise. In honduras, every day life is permeated by violence. This is tegucigalpa, one of the most dangerous cities in the world. 38yearold Jaime Jael Soriano has just been called to the local Police Station to confirm the identity of his brother. Sorianos 33yearold brother was shot on the street just a few hours ago. People are killed here and the police never investigate. Thats what happens to the poor here. Murders are a daily occurrence here. Soriano now has to pass the sad news on to his father. Honduras is considered one of the most
As a result, more than 20,000 gangsters were deported to el salvador and honduras. Of all the street gangs in honduras, two are particularly brutal Mara Salvatrucha also known as ms 13 and 18th street, which originated in los angeles. The honduran government has responded with an iron fist, locking up thousands of gang members. But thats had no effect on the influence of the mar as, and membership numbers have continued to rise. In honduras, every day life is permeated by violence. This is tegucigalpa, one of the most dangerous cities in the world. 38yearold Jaime Jael Soriano has just been called to the local Police Station to confirm the identity of his brother. Sorianos 33yearold brother was shot on the street just a few hours ago. People are killed here and the police never investigate. Thats what happens to the poor here. Murders are a daily occurrence here. Soriano now has to pass the sad news on to his father. Honduras is considered one of the most violent of all nations that is