Dozens were killed in a massacre in rural Haiti, underscoring the scale of gang violence gripping the country notes the New York Times. The assault came just as a United Nations-backed multinational security force began deploying to support overwhelmed police. Heavily armed gangs exploited the transition period, setting roadblocks and torching homes while security forces struggled to respond. The new force is unlikely to reach full strength until later this year, argues the NYT, leaving civilians exposed to escalating violence.
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Dozens were killed in a massacre in rural Haiti, underscoring the scale of gang violence gripping the country notes the New York Times. The assault came just as a United Nations-backed multinational security force began deploying to support overwhelmed police. Heavily armed gangs exploited the transition period, setting roadblocks and torching homes while security forces struggled to respond. The new force is unlikely to reach full strength until later this year, argues the NYT, leaving civilians exposed to escalating violence.