
Nigeria's Youth Gangs: Women and Former Members Forge Peace in Maiduguri
In Maiduguri, Nigeria, women and former gang members are leading peace efforts against youth gangs known as 'Marlians'. These gangs, fueled by years of conflict and drug use, have terrorized neighborhoods. Instead of solely relying on crackdowns, community leaders and organizations like UMWA are using dialogue and mediation to persuade young men to leave violence, though challenges like funding and reintegration persist.














