Gang violence intensifies in Haiti, especially in Port-au-Prince, where the Village de Dieu gang’s attack in Source Matelas killed at least 12, underscoring their terror. Their control efforts stoke more fear. Amid this, a major prison escape triggered a state of emergency and curfew aimed at reducing violence. Gangs also targeted key sites, including the […]
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