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News in English (USA) / 03.04.2025 / 12:00

Protests Erupt in Haiti Against Rising Gang Violence as Inmates Escape

In Haiti, thousands of citizens have taken to the streets to protest a dramatic surge in gang violence, which has intensified recently with armed groups storming the town of Mirebalais and freeing over 500 inmates from a local prison. The situation has prompted widespread outrage, leading to violent clashes between protesters and police. Many are demanding urgent government action to restore security amidst fears that the capital, Port-au-Prince, may soon fall completely under gang control. The protests have also drawn international concern, with the UN warning of severe human rights abuses and calling for measures to stop the influx of illegal weapons into the country. As the crisis escalates, the Haitian people continue to demonstrate against the pervasive violence, seeking a safer future.
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