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Summary of Haitian gangs escalate violence and expand attacks outside the capital, top UN official says



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Haitian gangs escalate violence and expand attacks outside the capital, top UN official says


The top U.N. official in Haiti says gangs have escalated their violence and expanded operations outside the capital, even attacking small boats and kidnapping personnel from cargo shipping companies

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Gangs in Haiti have escalated violence, spreading terror and fear across the country. Over 700,000 people are displaced, with a significant number being children. Armed groups are committing grave violations, including recruitment of children for their operations. Gangs now control up to 80% of the capital, leading to civilian vigilante groups rising against the violence. The U.N. Security Council extended the multinational force's mandate to help tackle gang violence, though it remains under-resourced. The political situation faces challenges, with tensions increasing between the transitional council and the government.