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Haiti's Violence Soars: 5,500 Dead, Child Soldiers Surge

2/7/2025

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In Haiti, a surge in violence has left over 5,500 dead at the hands of armed gangs last year. Kidnappings skyrocketed by 150%, with children becoming prime targets. UNICEF reveals a staggering 70% increase in child soldier recruitment, while police have been implicated in human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, deepening the chaos in a nation on the brink.

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In Haiti, a surge in violence has left over 5,500 dead at the hands of armed gangs last year. Kidnappings skyrocketed by 150%, with children becoming prime targets. UNICEF reveals a staggering 70% increase in child soldier recruitment, while police have been implicated in human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, deepening the chaos in a nation on the brink.