Haitian Crisis: Violence Traps Families and Strands Children
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Residents of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, are fleeing their homes due to escalating gang violence, particularly in the Solino neighborhood, as gangs exploit political instability following the firing of the interim prime minister. The U.N. reports over 4,300 people have been displaced since Sunday, with gangs controlling 85% of the city. Despite a U.N.-backed mission, violence persists, and humanitarian aid is being mobilized to assist those affected.
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