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UN: People Killed, Injured Or Kidnapped In Haiti Rose 14%

HAITI – The U.N. integrated office in Haiti, known as Binuh, said Thursday that 1,860 people were reported killed, injured or kidnapped in Haiti from April to June.

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9 months ago

September 2, 2023

Megan Shepherd

HAITI – The U.N. Integrated office in Haiti, known as Binuh, said Thursday that 1,860 people were reported killed, injured or kidnapped in Haiti from April to June, a 14% increase compared with the first three months of the year.

The report notes the surge in gang violence remains centered in the capital Port-au-Prince, with nearly 300 people alone killed or injured by snipers.

The report was released a day after the U.S. urged U.S. citizens to leave the country “As soon as possible”