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Haitian gang attacks town, kills teacher, kidnaps residents and burns buildings
The Kokorat San Ras gang's violent attack included killing a teacher and burning key buildings, reflecting a pattern of escalating control and brutality in the Artibonite region, officials said.
- A Haitian gang attacked the town of Bassin Bleu, killing at least one teacher, according to local leader Rodlet Jean Baptiste.
- Gang members burned down the police station and several buildings, blaming the gang Kokorat San Ras for the violence.
- The U.N. reported that Kokorat San Ras, despite its small size, is a brutal gang that threatens agricultural production in the region.
- U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the violence in Haiti and noted that attempts to control gangs have largely failed.
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Haitian gang attacks town, kills teacher, kidnaps residents and burns buildings
A Haitian gang has attacked the town of Bassin Bleu, northwest of Port-au-Prince, killing and kidnapping residents while burning down buildings.
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Haitian Gang Attacks Town, Leaving Teacher Dead and Dozens Traumatized
A wave of violence struck a small town in Haiti this week after heavily armed gangs launched a coordinated attack, killing at least one teacher, kidnapping residents, and setting fire to several buildings. According to local authorities and eyewitnesses, the assault began late at night when gunmen stormed through the community, firing indiscriminately and forcing families to flee their homes. The teacher, who was reportedly trying to shield stud…
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
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