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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.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 19

The latest in this situation

  1. Cabinet convenes emergency session due to violent protests and gang patrols in Port-au-Prince.

How it started

16 reports, 5 independent, last reported Oct 19. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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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.

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Port-au-PrinceHaiti

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  1. The Transitional Presidential Council exercised presidential powers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.Sub-event
  2. Cabinet convenes emergency session due to violent protests and gang patrols in Port-au-Prince.1 source
  3. Cabinet approved electoral decree amendments despite ongoing gang control in the capital.1 source
  4. Gangs control most of the capital of Port-au-Prince in Haiti, and Washington has designated them as a terrorist group.Sub-event
  5. The capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, is now largely controlled by armed groups, impacting the wider region.1 source

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