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Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti Leads to Massacres Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

Haitians demand security after gang leader Micanor Altès retaliates for his son’s death, resulting in mass killings of older residents and worsening violence.

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Haiti faces an alarming rise in gang violence as the gang leader Micanor Altès avenged his son’s death, leading to the massacre of at least 184 residents, mostly elderly, in Cité Soleil. The violence has incited public outcry and demands for justice, with over 4,500 reported deaths from gang-related incidents in 2024. Human rights organizations call for thorough investigations. The gang-controlled regions remain inaccessible to authorities as local residents report ongoing persecution.

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