US EditionVigilantes in Haiti strike back at gangsters with brutal street justice
- Vigilante justice is on the rise in Haiti, as residents take matters into their own hands against gang violence and corruption.
- The movement, called "bwa kale," has resulted in the deaths of at least 164 people, mostly suspected gang members.
- While the vigilantes have garnered support in some communities, human rights activists are concerned about the gruesome violence and potential harm to innocent people. The United Nations has called for action to address the ongoing violence in Haiti.
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People in Haiti are taking action in the face of violence caused by gangs and justice at their own hands shakes the country.
Vigilantes in Haiti Strike Back at Gangsters With Brutal Street Justice
Old cars, used tires and barbed wire block off the biggest neighborhood in the capital of Haiti. Gun-toting gangsters have been robbing, raping and murdering the innocent. Weak or corrupt police and officials have done little, or worse. Now, the people are taking action and a wave of brutal vigilante justice is roiling Haiti, concentrated in this capital of about 1 million. The vigilantes close off neighborhoods. They stone and often chop the li…
Vigilantes in Haiti strike back at gangsters with brutal street justice
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Old cars, used tires and barbed wire block off the biggest neighborhood in the capital of Haiti. Gun-toting gangsters have been robbing, raping and murdering the innocent. Weak or corrupt police and officials have done little, or worse. Now, the people are taking action and a wave of brutal vigilante justice […]. Local Mississippi breaking news and weather from CBS 12 News WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader.
Vigilantes in Haiti strike back at gangsters with brutal street justice
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Old cars, used tires and barbed wire block off the biggest neighborhood in the capital of Haiti. Gun-toting gangsters have been robbing, raping and murdering the innocent. Weak or corrupt police and officials have done little, or worse. Now, the people are taking action and a wave of brutal vigilante justice is roiling Haiti, concentrated in this capital of about 1 million. The vigilantes close off neighborhoods. The…
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