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Haiti’s Gangs Control Capital Areas as Violence Spreads Rural
Armed gangs control large parts of Haiti’s capital while expanding into rural areas and terrorising communities.
What happened
Haiti is facing an acute security crisis. Armed gangs control large parts of Port-au-Prince and are pushing into rural areas. The source says gangs have killed people, committed rape and other sexual assaults, carried out kidnappings for ransom, and extorted individuals and businesses.
Why it matters
Businesses and communities face direct exposure to violence, kidnapping, extortion and disruption as armed groups expand beyond the capital.
Source: UN News