- In Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, the central government has lost control, and the city is now largely governed by various armed groups.
- Gangs control most of the capital of Port-au-Prince in Haiti, and Washington has designated them as a terrorist group.
Gangs control 70% of Port-au-Prince, and the UN reports on violence and displacement figures in Kenscoff.
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Updated Sep 2
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What happened
Gangs control 70% of Port-au-Prince, and the UN reports on violence and displacement figures in Kenscoff.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The UN has reported on the death toll from a massacre in Kenscoff, where gang leaders are operating and controlling territory.Sub-event
- An attack occurred in Kenscoff, Haiti, where Jean is the Mayor.Sub-event
US designates gang as terrorist group while UN reports violence and displacement in Kenscoff.1 source
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The entities involved
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Haiti
country in the Caribbean Sea
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Port-au-Prince
capital of Haiti
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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