Top 7 Most Dangerous Cities in the World
We, as a people - have constructed some seriously amazing places to live.
From small villages to major metropolitan areas, the human race has collectively grouped
together to make a wide variety of cultures, customs and locales.
However, as with all things - it can quickly go awry.
Although these cities certainly get a deservingly bad rap - it's important to remember that
not every person that lives in the following is a criminal or bad apple per se.
Today, let's take a look at seven of the most dangerous cities on the planet - you won't
believe some of the depressingly frightening statistics later on!
Number seven - St. Louis.
Although many other cities with similar crime rates (such as Chicago) seem comparable - St.
Louis is arguably one of the more dangerous cities in all of the United States of America.
An alarming rise of violent criminal activity in recent years (such as the riots in Ferguson)
have exacerbated an already ravaged economical system.
Although parts of the city remain a nice place to reside - an extreme disconnect between
the residents and local leaders exists, with tensions bubbling on each side of the argument.
A recent increase in city-wide murders further worsens things.
Although there are certainly much more dangerous places to live, the serious issues and elevating
cultural divide have made this city one to watch your back in.
Number six - Sana’a,
Yemen - and especially the major capital Sana’a, have been rendered frighteningly unstable
after the recent uprising against the former president, Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Violent takeovers and political convolution have made things even worse: al Qaeda`s Yemeni
wing and local affiliates have a strong and established presence in the region - leading
to a multitude of political assassinations of security officials and a general feeling
of unsafe malaise.
In an attempt to shift the dynamics of the troubled region, the United States (and its
Gulf allies) brokered a power transfer that replaced Saleh with his deputy, Abd-Rabbu
Mansour Hadi.
More recently, a US-backed offensive was launched to target Islamists in the South.
Number five - Detroit.
Statistically the most dangerous city (with a population over 200,000 people) in all of
the USA, Detroit arrives on our list early - but only in juxtaposition to some of our
upcoming entries.
However, don't confuse its numerical slot with a lack of criminal terror.
Although recent years have shown decreases and drops in their number of overall murders,
rapes and robberies - their numbers continue to remain horrifyingly high - with over half
of the city's reported crime to be aggravated assaults alone.
The downward trend in crime IS a good sign for the city - since declaring bankruptcy
in the summer of 2013, the city has had a veritable plague of inhospitable, violent
conditions that threaten the very safety of residents and visitors alike.
Number four - Kabul.
With a city and nation still deeply embroiled in post 9/11 War on Terror violence, Kabul
is definitely NOT a visitor-friendly area.
With US and Taliban forces entrenched in combat all throughout the countryside, the growth
of ISIS - not to mention the ever-escalating tensions in Iran - and an unpredictable state
of chaos, Kabul is next to unlivable.
The Afghanistan government's own self-aware disclaimer: "WARNING: Travelling in Afghanistan
is extremely dangerous and is strongly discouraged.
The current Afghan government has little control over large parts of the country; in particular,
most of the South and East including Kabul is effectively a war zone.
Threats are unpredictable and the situation remains volatile."
Number three - San Salvador
Only a relatively short distance away from the already present dangers of Honduras come
San Salvador - the nation of El Salvador's largest established city.
Being the birthplace of one of the most notoriously feared gangs in the entire world - the MS-13
- El Salvador's city-wide gang problem has forced a host of refugees to seek relief from
the relentless violence and smothering poverty by hurriedly heading north.
The Drug War has arguably done more harm than good - while the devastating effects of the
Contra operations executed in the 1980s continue to have a ripple effect on this impoverished
and brutal landscape.
With political powers struggling to take control of the situation, it remains a travel dis-recommendation.
Number two - Rio de Janeiro.
Despite a highly-hyped, glitzy and altogether inaccurate portrayal of Rio de Janeiro's true
cultural climate in regards to the World Cup and Olympic games - the city and area are
deeply in trouble.
The large-scale events the area attracts have actually had a disproportionate effect on
their economic system and safety - with a dark underbelly of extreme violence, theft
and poverty brewing steadily just beneath the surface.
Official tips to keep safe recommended by the government include passing on any drugs
offered to you, staying sober as to remain cognizant of dangers, and not showing off
electronic gadgets like smartphones, smartwatches or tablets.
Tourism is booming, but residents of this beautiful landscape are still suffering.
Number one - San Pedro Sula.
Located in the northern part of Honduras - this city has often statistically become the most
violent and dangerous city on Earth (per rankings).
Often referred to as "The Murder Capital of the World", the city has been plagued and
threatened with drug-trade related violence - leading numerous gangs to battle one another
for power and territory control.
Although units of soldiers - often masked to protect their individual identities - patrol
the aggressive streets - a level of control is difficult even for the region's forces
to contain.
With an extreme amount of poverty and political corruption, residents have been forced to
become refugees - often fleeing north to the USA to seek shelter from the intolerable conditions.
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