More than 530 killed in Haiti gang violence this year: UN

More than 530 people have been killed this year in gang violence in Haiti, the United Nations said Tuesday, with many killed by snipers shooting victims at random. The UN human rights office said it was concerned that extreme violence was spiralling out of control in Haiti. “Clashes between gangs are becoming more violent and more frequent, as they try to expand their territorial control throughout the capital and other regions by targeting people living in areas controlled by rivals,” spokeswoman Marta Hurtado said. This year, up to March 15, “531 people were killed, 300 injured … Continue reading More than 530 killed in Haiti gang violence this year: UN