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Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs in Haiti laid siege to several neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, burning homes and exchanging gunfire with police for hours as hundreds fled the violence early Thursday in one of the biggest attacks since Haiti’s new prime minister was announced.

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  1. WOWK Charleston

    Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs in Haiti laid siege to several neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, burning homes and exchanging gunfire with police for hours as hundreds fled the violence early Thursday in one of the biggest attacks since Haiti’s new prime minister was announced.

  2. WSVN Miami

    Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs in Haiti laid siege to several neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, burning homes and exchanging gunfire with police for hours as hundreds

  3. Latin Times

    Haiti Gangs Spark Fresh Spate Of Attacks After Announcement of New Prime Minister (opens Latin Times)

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    The attacks were launched Wednesday late evening in areas like Solino and Delmas 18, 20 and 24 located southwest of the main international airport, pushing many people to leave the area Thursday

  4. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Hundreds flee gang attacks in Haiti capital (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Gangs in Haiti laid siege to several neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, burning homes and exchanging gunfire with police for hours as hundreds fled the violence early Thursday in one of the biggest attacks since Haiti's new prime minister was announced.

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