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Gang Violence Claims 40 Lives, Threatens Haiti's Stability

2/4/2025

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In a shocking surge of violence, gangs have ravaged Kenscoff, a neighborhood for Haiti's elite, claiming at least 40 lives. The Viv Ansanm gang coalition now dominates 85% of Port-au-Prince, displacing over a million residents and deepening the humanitarian crisis. UN officials urgently warn that national security could collapse without global intervention.

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In a shocking surge of violence, gangs have ravaged Kenscoff, a neighborhood for Haiti's elite, claiming at least 40 lives. The Viv Ansanm gang coalition now dominates 85% of Port-au-Prince, displacing over a million residents and deepening the humanitarian crisis. UN officials urgently warn that national security could collapse without global intervention.