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.
Topics:world#gangs#haiti#international-news#prime-minister-ariel-henry#un-backed-international-police-deployment#violence
- Violence Rages In Haiti For Second Day Barron's
- New gang attacks overwhelmed officers, Haitian police says The Associated Press
- Haiti: Gang leader launches armed bid to oust PM Henry DW (English)
- Haitian police spokesman says new gang attacks across capital overwhelmed officers PBS NewsHour
- US Embassy in Haiti issues alert amid heavy gunfire and traffic disruptions The Jerusalem Post
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