Get Informed on the 22 Most Dangerous Cities in the World
13. Gaziantep, Turkey
Located along the Syrian border, Gaziantep has one of the largest Syrian refugee camps. Aside from violence in the camps, there have also been a number of suicide bombings in the area by the Islamic State.
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14. Culiacán, Mexico
A headquarters for the Sinaloa cartel, Culiacán is a particularly violent drug hub where Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman holed up for years. Most murders in the city are drug-related and commonly accepted as the way the cartel solves their problems.
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15. Maceio, Brazil
Located on the east coast of Brazil, Maceio is the capital of the Alagoas region and one of the most violent cities in the country. Maceio saw over 500 murders last year, but few actual convictions.
