Washington, Nov 25, 2024 (AFP) - Haiti gangs expand use of sexual violence: rights group

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2024-11-25

While fighting between criminal groups in Haiti decreased during 2024, attacks on civilians have risen, including an expanded use of "horrific sexual abuse," according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. "Criminal groups have often used sexual violence to instill fear in rival territories," the New York-based group says. "The rule of law in Haiti is so broken that members of criminal groups rape girls or women without fearing any consequences,......

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