At least 16 killed and thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti
The attack happened in the Artibonite region, where members of the Gran Grif gang have targeted locals in the past.
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""The attack seemed to have been highly co-ordinated with roads reportedly blocked to prevent police from intervening.""
— Romain Le Cour Grandmaison , Activist
""Vigilante brigades are often viewed as essential partners for holding territory and supporting the police - but what happens when allegiances shift?""
— Romain Le Cour Grandmaison , Activist
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The attack happened in the Artibonite region, where members of the Gran Grif gang have targeted locals in the past.
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