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The gangs of Haiti

The Fifth Floor by BBC

Mar 8, 202440:08News & Politics

The Caribbean nation of Haiti is in the grip of gang violence, with armed groups controlling much of the country. The lawlessness came to a head after gangs stormed two jails, freeing thousands of prisoners. Meanwhile Pr...

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The gangs of Haiti is an episode from The Fifth Floor by BBC. The Caribbean nation of Haiti is in the grip of gang violence, with armed groups controlling much of the country. The lawlessness came to a head after gangs stormed two jails, fr...

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