Haiti Gripped by Escalating Gang Violence

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Haiti Gripped by Escalating Gang Violence
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Gangs in Haiti, aiming to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry, unleashed extreme violence in Port-au-Prince for a second day, with attacks near the international airport and a prison. At least four police officers were killed and dozens wounded, as the gangs, united under the label "Vivre Ensemble," demand Henry's resignation. Meanwhile, Henry is in Kenya seeking support for a UN-backed international police deployment, while protests and barricades disrupt daily life in the capital, impacting healthcare and airport operations.

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