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Haitians march demanding protection as gang violence surges

  • Thousands marched in Haiti's capital demanding security from violent gangs.
  • Gangs control up to 80% of Port-au-Prince since the assassination of President Moïse.
  • Kidnappings have spiked, targeting women and children, with nearly 300 cases this year.
  • Ineffective policing has led to offers of an international armed force to combat the crisis.
  • The US embassy closed due to nearby gunfire as Haitians protest the violence.
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