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The News
According to France 24, at least 47 people were killed in a farming community near Port-au-Prince after the area was attacked by a gang coalition. For the gang, the goal is to get their hands on a highly strategic area near the Haitian capital. But how could they have led such a violent attack? France 24's Catherine Norris-Trent tells us more.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, these events highlight the increasing power and influence of gangs in Haiti, where such gang formations are striving to control strategic areas near the capital. In a broader context, these attacks reflect the rising political and security instability in the country, which has negative effects on the economy and public health in Haiti.
