August 8, 2023 1:30 PM

Haiti: Thousands marched through its capital, demanding protection from violent gangs pillaging communities in Port-au-Prince

In Haiti, people in thousands marched through its capital yesterday, demanding protection from violent gangs pillaging communities in Port-au-Prince. While the United Nations Security Council deliberates on the deployment of an international armed force, Haitians' daily lives have been disrupted by persistent gang violence, which has exacerbated poverty across the country. As protesters, many of whom were masked, battled with police, demanding safety and aid, government cars were set on ...