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August 19, 2021

Death Toll from Haitian Earthquake Nears 2,200
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In Haiti, the death toll from Saturday's devastating 7.2 magnitude
earthquake has risen to about 2,200, with more than 12,000 people
injured. The quake destroyed more than 7,000 homes, leaving tens of
thousands homeless. Many hospitals were damaged. Aid has only begun to
arrive in some of the affected areas as survivors fear they have been
abandoned.

Cadet Souvenance: "If they send aid, we have to receive it. Let them not
keep it. They have abandoned the people. We have no president. We have
no lawmakers. We have no senators. We have been abandoned. We are just
waiting for God."



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