The major risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft has compiled a list of countries with the highest risk of violent crime — essentially, a roundup of some of the world’s most dangerous countries. Verisk Maplecroft also splits the countries it assesses into several risk profiles, ranging from low to extreme. Verisk Maplecroft classes 13 countries of having an extreme risk of violent crime. Pakistan: 1.98 — Political and religious tensions are widespread in Pakistan, and the country is frequently plagued by terrorist atrocities. El Salvador: 1.55 — Located in the heart of Central America, El Salvador is plagued by gang violence and drug trafficking.

Source: Libya Today December 02, 2016 07:52 UTC