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Story summary
- Kidnappings in Haiti have increased, with eight individuals, including an Irish missionary and a child, recently freed after nearly a month.
- The UN Security Council is considering a proposal to send up to 5,500 personnel to aid Haiti's security amid escalating gang violence.
- A UN office in Port-au-Prince is proposed for logistical support, but funding is critically low, with under 10% secured.
- UNICEF indicates that children constitute about 50% of gang members in Haiti, underscoring the violence's impact on youth.
