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Haiti's Gangs: 628 Rapes, 1.3M Displaced Amid Chaos

8/4/2025

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In Haiti, armed gangs have unleashed a wave of terror, resulting in 628 reported rapes and displacing 1.3 million people by June 30. Anti-gang operations have led to 64% of casualties, with explosive drones intensifying the chaos. Vigilante groups have further fueled the violence, raising alarming concerns over sexual slavery and child trafficking.

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In Haiti, armed gangs have unleashed a wave of terror, resulting in 628 reported rapes and displacing 1.3 million people by June 30. Anti-gang operations have led to 64% of casualties, with explosive drones intensifying the chaos. Vigilante groups have further fueled the violence, raising alarming concerns over sexual slavery and child trafficking.