Churchgoers in Haiti gunned down by gang during protest against criminals

At least seven people were killed and several others wounded or kidnapped when a powerful gang in Haiti opened fire on a protest organized by a Christian church leader. The protest aimed to rid the area of gang members in a northern suburb of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Gangs have gained significant power since the assassination of Haiti's president in July 2021, controlling up to 80% of the city. The government has requested the deployment of a foreign armed force to address the escalating gang violence.