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March 17, 2022

Haitian Health Workers Strike to Protest Spike in Gang Kidnappings
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In Haiti, thousands of health workers, including doctors and nurses,
held a three-day strike this week to protest a surge in gang-related
kidnappings, shutting down hospitals, clinics and health centers other
than for emergency care. Kidnappings in Haiti increased 180% in the past
year, though the true number of cases is unknown as many go unreported.
Workers with the Association of Owners and Drivers in Haiti said they
are launching their own strike to protest gang thefts of vehicles and
attacks on public buses.


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