State of the World from NPR
Meeting the Gangs that Control Haiti
May 23, 2024
Exploring the chaos in Haiti due to armed gangs' dominance following political instability, urgent call for international assistance to restore security, shift in power dynamics to armed gangs, questioning the role of police force and foreign intervention amidst escalating violence
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- Armed gangs control Haiti after political turmoil and challenge international efforts to restore order.
- Presence of corrupt police with ties to powerful individuals complicates efforts to pacify Haiti.
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Haitian Capital Controlled by Gangs
Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, is under the control of armed gangs following political deterioration and the assassination of President Joe Van El-Moyese. The gangs, previously fighting each other, formed a coalition and turned against the government, leading to widespread chaos and violence. International efforts, including Kenyan police officers, are attempting to restore order, but challenges persist in pacifying the nation amid deep-rooted issues raised by gang leaders.
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