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Gang Violence Escalates in Haiti's Capital as Residents and Police Unite Against Attacks

A fresh gang assault in Port-au-Prince results in violent clashes between police, residents, and armed gang members, leaving over 20,000 displaced.

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A coordinated gang attack in Pétionville, Haiti, resulted in violent clashes between police and residents, with at least 28 gang members killed. The assault follows threats by gang leader Jimmy Chérizier and highlights the deteriorating security situation, which has forced over 20,000 people to flee. Amidst ongoing violence, calls for a more robust U.N. peacekeeping mission are intensifying, as gangs now control 85% of the capital, with significant repercussions for the city's governance and humanitarian situation.

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