Horrifying gang attacks on Thursday in the town of Pont Sondé in Haiti has led to the killing at least 70 people, among them about 10 women and three infants.
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At least 16 people were seriously injured, including two (2) gang members hit during an exchange of fire with Police.
According to ohchr.org:
We are horrified by Thursday’s gang attacks in the town of Pont Sondé in Haiti’s Artibonite department. Members of the “Gran Grif” gang used automatic rifles to shoot at the population, killing at least 70 people, among them about 10 women and three infants.
Gang members also reportedly set fire to at least 45 houses and 34 vehicles, forcing residents to flee.
