The world is very dangerous place, filled with criminals and extermeists . In last 2 decades, the world has seen many types of violence carried out in different places of the world. This crimes are not affiliated with politics but poverty and uses of drugs are the main reason.
1. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
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Ciudad Juarez city in Mexico is recently been called the most violent place in the world other than the wars going on in the middle east. In last few years, the crime rate in the city has been on a increase. Just in 2008, 1,400 murders and 2,500 drug-related deaths were reported in the city.
2. Acapulco, Mexico
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Another Mexican city with one of the highest murder rates about 128 per 100,000 people living in the city. According to some reports, more than 60,000 deaths have occurred in Acapulco city after the President Felipe Calderon tightened laws against drug cartels.
3. Baghdad, Iraq
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This one is not a surprise i think, Baghdad has suffered a lot from its highly unstable political and economical conditions. It is known as one of the most dangerous places on earth to live because of the constant bombings and extremism.
4. Nairobi, Kenya
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In last few years,we have seen a great number of terrorist attacks and bombings in Nairobi. High crime rates in low-income areas, travelers are always advised to stay away from these areas. Incidences of street crimes are also very common in the city.
5. Birmingham, Alabama
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Birmingham has always been one of the deadliest cities not only in the U.S.A. but in the world. With a murder rate of 33.7 per 100,000 citizens, Birmingham is the most dangerous city to live in.
6. Karachi, Pakistan
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Most of the terrorist attacks happen in Pakistan took place in Karachi. The largest city and economical hub of Pakistan is known to be wracked with crime as all kind of violence happen in Karachi, including gang shootings and suicide bombings.
7. St. Louis, Missouri
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Based on statistics, St. Louis city in Missouri tops the list as the most violent cities in the U.S.A. In 2006, it was dubbed as “America’s Most Dangerous City” and in 2009, it came at second place. Currently 2,070 violent crimes happen in the city per 100,000 residents.
8. Maceio, Brazil
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In 2011, the homicide ratein Maceio was 1564. Though it’s a world-renowned place for its pristine beaches, this city is also suffering from a lot of violent crimes.
9. Cape Town, South Africa
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It is also one of the most popular tourist destination in the world but this beautiful city is also suffering from many violent crimes. Cape Town is considered very dangerous specially at night and for women.
10. Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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Well although people in Pakistan call this city “a paradise on earth,” this city in Pakistan is also one of the most violent city in the world. High level organized crime, terrorism, abduction and drug trafficking happen in the city and are all common in Muzaffarabad.
