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Haiti faces a severe escalation in gang violence, particularly in Port-au-Prince, where the gang coalition Viv Ansanm has attacked neighborhoods like Solino, displacing over 10,000 residents. The situation has prompted urgent calls for government action and raised concerns about the effectiveness of the U.N.-backed multinational security mission.
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Scandinavian Airlines flight SK957 from Stockholm to Miami encountered severe turbulence over Greenland, prompting a return to Copenhagen. Passengers reported chaotic scenes, with items flying and some injuries. The airline cited inspection requirements as the reason for the diversion, leading to rebooking and hotel accommodations for passengers.
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Haiti's transitional council has dismissed interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, appointing businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as his replacement. This decision highlights ongoing political instability and escalating gang violence in the country, which has not held elections in years. The council's authority and effectiveness are increasingly questioned.
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Haiti faces escalating violence as gangs assert control, leading to the closure of its main airport and humanitarian access restrictions. The recent political turmoil, including a new prime minister's appointment, has exacerbated the situation, leaving many families cut off from loved ones and humanitarian aid severely impacted.
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Following Donald Trump's election victory, fears of deportation have surged among Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Many are leaving the city, where approximately 200,000 Haitians live under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), as Trump has threatened to revoke this legal protection.
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Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, faces renewed gang violence as the Viv Ansanm group attacks the upscale community of Pétionville. At least 28 gang members were killed, and the violence has forced over 20,000 residents to flee. The situation worsens amid political instability and a lack of effective police response.