Youth Archives

Violent Attack Unfolds on Prisons Bus After Youth Seek Retribution for Alleged Theft

Kampala, Uganda – A routine journey turned chaotic when a group of youth launched a violent attack on a prisons bus over the weekend. The incident, sparked by a mobile phone theft in Zirobwe, Luwero district, was captured on video and widely shared on social media. Prisons spokesman Frank Baine revealed that warders detained a phone snatcher at a funeral and placed him on the bus to take him to the police station, but a …

Calgary Nonprofit Addresses Rising Deaths Among South Sudanese Youth

Calgary, Canada – A tragic trend is unfolding in Calgary’s South Sudanese community, where young adults are losing their lives to drug overdose and gang violence. Despite the alarming number of deaths, there is a deafening silence surrounding these incidents, with peers unwilling to speak about the circumstances leading to these tragedies. This lack of transparency has left families grappling with a complex grief, compounded by the absence of answers from police reports or medical …

Group of Irish Youth Misinterpret Situation, Commit Violent Assault on Foreign Student

Dublin, Ireland – Two young men, Matthew O’Connell, 20, and Evan Vella, 19, were involved in a violent attack on a 16-year-old student in Blackrock, Co Dublin. The incident occurred after the victim’s group was wrongly accused of throwing a bottle. O’Connell and Vella admitted to their roles in the assault, with Vella throwing a punch before a larger group engaged in a more severe attack on the victim. O’Connell, residing in Bray, Wicklow, pleaded …

French Teenager Dies in Violent Assault Outside School, Prompting Macron to Address “Uninhibited Violence” Among Youth

PARIS, France – A tragic incident has shaken the community as a 15-year-old boy succumbed to injuries sustained in a violent assault near his school in Viry-Châtillon, located about 20 kilometers south of Paris. The teen was brutally attacked on Thursday, subsequently suffering a cardiac arrest and passing away the following afternoon, according to the public prosecutor’s office. This marks the second disturbing attack on a student within a week, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to …

Teen Pleads Guilty to Role in Violent Assault of Youth in Leduc- Court Accepts Apology and Sentences for Community Service

A teen involved in a violent assault in Leduc, Alberta, Canada, last fall has pleaded guilty to his role in the incident. The assault took place in a Circle K parking lot, where a group attacked another youth, as captured in a video posted on social media. The victim, who has an intellectual delay and Tourette’s syndrome, was swarmed and attacked after using a derogatory term, leading to a concussion and hospitalization for treatment. The …

teenager released on parole from Ohio youth prison accused of killing two LGBTQ individuals in Toledo before committing suicide in Cincinnati, sparking criticism of state youth prison system leadership

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Youth Services has come under scrutiny after releasing a teenage parolee, Jorenzo Phillips, who later was suspected of killing two individuals in Toledo before taking his own life in Cincinnati. This tragic turn of events has raised questions about the state’s juvenile justice system and its effectiveness in preventing violent outcomes. Former Indian River youth prison superintendent, Jim Darnell, has criticized the decisions made by the Ohio Department …

Exciting Youth Gospel Event Coming to Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Walker, Alabama will be hosting a Youth Gospel Explosion on Saturday evening. The event, set to begin at 6 p.m., promises an evening filled with soul-stirring music and special performances. Featured guest soloists for the evening include the talented Corey Hunter Jr. and Recco Sargent, whose powerful voices are sure to captivate the audience. In addition to the musical performances, attendees can look forward to a special appearance by …

Wilson Youth Soccer Association ’06 Girls Earn Third Consecutive U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series Berth

Wilson, North Carolina- The Wilson Youth Soccer Association ’06 Girls team continues to showcase their dominance in the sport as they head to the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series for the third consecutive year. After an impressive performance at the National League P.R.O. event in Tampa, Florida, the team secured a spot in the summer tournament with a flawless 3-0 record. Making history for the first time, the Explosion triumphed in all three matches …

Two Youth Deaths Prompt Investigations at Nunavut Care Home: Latest Developments Revealed by Family Services Minister

Iqaluit, Nunavut – Two deaths at a care home for youth in Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, have sparked multiple investigations, including one by the RCMP. The deaths of a 12-year-old and a 19-year-old have prompted the Nunavut government to take action to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents. Margaret Nakashuk, Nunavut’s family services minister, confirmed that three young residents were hospitalized due to “critical incidents” at the Naja Isabelle group home, resulting in the …

Explosion in Cameroon’s Anglophone region leaves two dead and 20 injured during National Youth Day activities

YAOUNDE, Cameroon – A tragic explosion in the Anglophone region of Northwest Cameroon took the lives of at least two people and left 20 others injured on Sunday. The blast occurred in the town of Nkambe as school children were participating in activities to mark National Youth Day, a significant event celebrated in the country every February 11th. Many of the victims were schoolchildren who sustained very serious injuries, and health workers have been working …