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Haiti's Bloodbath: Gang Violence Claims 184 Lives in Cité Soleil

Gang violence in Haiti's capital escalates, with 184 deaths reported over the weekend amidst a surge in targeted attacks on the elderly.

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Updated: Dec 9th, 2024, 11:10 AM ET

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In a shocking spike of violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at least 184 people were killed over the weekend, with gang leader Monel 'Mikano' Felix orchestrating brutal attacks against elderly residents believed to be followers of Vodou. The National Human Rights Defense Network reported that the violence was tied to Felix’s grief over his son’s illness, leading to the targeting of those accused of using witchcraft. This weekend's death toll adds to the grim statistic of 5,000 total killings this year amid rampant gang control over much of the capital.

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