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Haiti declares state of emergency as gang violence spreads beyond Port-au-Prince
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 10, 2025

The violence has forced dozens to flee across the Artibonite River, some on foot and others by swimming, to escape gang-controlled areas.

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