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What's happening with gang violence crisis in Haiti | Latest news
The situation in Haiti remains dire due to escalating gang violence. Here are some recent developments:

Unrest in Port-au-Prince Suburbs: Suspected gang members attacked the Petion-Ville neighborhood on the southern outskirts of Haiti’s capital. The clash with police and locals points to a resurgence of vigilante justice while the state remains absent1.
Negotiations for Transitional Council: Talks are ongoing to form a transitional council to govern Haiti. However, this progress occurs against a backdrop of intense gang violence2.
Displaced Population: Over 360,000 internally displaced people are caught in the conflict. Gang-controlled neighborhoods force families to flee, leaving them trapped in a nation mired in violence and facing its biggest humanitarian crisis since the 2010 earthquake3.
The situation is critical, with hospitals lacking medical staff, and the gangs’ power over the capital is nearly absolute4. The international community continues to closely monitor the crisis, urging swift action to address the escalating violence

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