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"Haiti's Escalating Gang Violence Sparks Mass Exodus and Urgent Calls for Intervention"

More than 33,000 people have fled Haiti's capital in the past two weeks due to escalating gang violence, with the majority seeking refuge in the southern region. Gangs have attacked state institutions, released thousands of inmates, and left over 17,000 people homeless. The police force is overwhelmed, with officers unable to cash their checks, exacerbating the crisis. The U.S. has evacuated citizens, and Caribbean leaders are working on forming a transitional presidential council. Prime Minister Ariel Henry plans to resign once the council is established.