Haiti Gang Leader Accused of Massacring Nearly 200 Over Witchcraft Fears

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Haiti Gang Leader Accused of Massacring Nearly 200 Over Witchcraft Fears
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A gang leader in Haiti, controlling key areas in Port-au-Prince, is accused of massacring over 100 people, including elderly and Vodou leaders, in retaliation for his son's death, allegedly due to witchcraft. The Haitian government and human rights organizations report varying death tolls, with estimates exceeding 100. The massacre highlights the severe gang violence in Haiti, overwhelming local police and a U.N.-backed mission, as calls grow for international intervention to address the escalating crisis.

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