Haiti Gang Massacres Over 100, Targets Vodou Practitioners
TL;DR
Nearly 200 people were killed in Haiti's capital, with a gang leader reportedly targeting Vodou practitioners, believing they caused his son's illness. The massacre, which took place in Cité Soleil, was part of ongoing violence in a city where gangs control 80% of the area. The UN reported a total of 184 deaths over the weekend, contributing to a death toll of 5,000 this year. Despite international efforts to stabilize the region, violence continues to escalate, displacing over 700,000 people.
- Almost 200 massacred in Haiti as Vodou practitioners reportedly targeted The Guardian
- Scores killed as Haiti gang leader reportedly orders massacre of elderly Yahoo! Voices
- Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil, rights group says Reuters
- Massacre in Haiti Ordered by Gang Leader Leaves Over 100 Dead, Rights Group Says The New York Times
- Haiti gang massacres 110 after accusing them of using voodoo DW (English)
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