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March 19, 2024

Gang Violence in Haiti Spills Over into Previously Shielded Upscale Areas of Capital
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In Haiti, at least a dozen people were killed as armed groups attacked
two upscale neighborhoods in the capital Port-au-Prince Monday. The
communities of Laboule and Thomassin had remained relatively untouched
by worsening violence and turmoil in Haiti. Residents described the
chaotic scene early Monday.

Exilien Dagene: "Last night, around 11 p.m., as we were sitting here,
two young boys suddenly appeared and opened fire on several of our
brothers. They didn't address anyone. They just came up and started
shooting. They didn't ask any questions. I was there when the shooting
happened, and I saw them get out of a car and start shooting. I was
trying to understand the situation."

Last week, unelected Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced he
would resign, after a coalition of armed groups opposing his rule
declared an uprising. Meanwhile, Haitian stakeholders and leaders of
Caribbean Community, or CARICOM, are still in negotiations to establish
a transitional presidential council in Haiti.


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