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Turmoil in Haiti

March 13, 2024

As armed groups patrol the streets, protests have broken out in Haiti over plans by regional powers to remake the country's leadership following the resignation of the unelected prime minister.

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People walk toward a shelter with their belongings fleeing from violence in Haiti
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The destabilization and ongoing conflict in Haiti has displaced thousands of people from their homes.

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