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.