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As the holiday season approaches, Netflix has released several Christmas films, including 'The Merry Gentlemen' and 'That Christmas.' Critics have mixed feelings about the offerings, with some praising their charm while others criticize their lack of originality and coherence. The streaming giant continues to compete with traditional holiday movie networks like Hallmark and Lifetime.
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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 as of November 24, 2024.
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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.
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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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A recent massacre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has resulted in at least 110 deaths, with reports suggesting the toll could be as high as 184. The violence, attributed to gang leader Micanor Altès, targeted elderly Vodou practitioners following the death of his child. The situation highlights the escalating gang violence in the country.