Haiti Gang Massacre: Voodoo Accusations Lead to Over 180 Deaths
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A surge in gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, led to the deaths of 184 people over the weekend, contributing to a total of 5,000 deaths this year. The massacre, reportedly ordered by gang leader Monel "Mikano" Felix, targeted elderly residents in the Cite Soleil area, following advice from a voodoo priest. The violence has prompted the UN to evacuate some staff, and international airlines have suspended flights to Haiti due to safety concerns.
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