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Haiti is experiencing a severe escalation in gang violence, with armed groups controlling 85% of Port-au-Prince. The situation has led to the suspension of critical humanitarian services, including those by Médecins Sans Frontières, leaving many without essential medical care. The recruitment of children into gangs has surged amid deepening poverty and political instability.
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Five New Yorkers face felony charges for organized retail theft, marking the first use of a new law aimed at combating such crimes. The arrests coincide with the holiday shopping season, highlighting concerns over retail crime's impact on consumers and businesses.
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A gang leader in Haiti ordered the massacre of at least 110 people, primarily targeting elderly Vodou practitioners, after his child fell ill. Reports indicate that the death toll could be as high as 184. The violence occurred in the gang-controlled area of Cité Soleil over the weekend.