At least 47 people were killed and dozens were taken hostage during a massacre carried out by armed gangs on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday. The United Nations confirmed the death toll, which occurred amidst a period of intense violence in the region.
Following the attack, public and institutional criticism has intensified against Haitian security forces. The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis and the inability of local authorities to contain the influence of criminal groups operating in the area.
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