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Rampage in Ganthier: 400 Mawozo Gang’s Deadly Assault Sparks Fear and Displacement

Ganthier, Haiti — In a violent outbreak on Sunday, the dreaded 400 Mawozo gang unleashed terror in the commune of Ganthier, located approximately 19 miles east of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. The attack resulted in at least two fatalities, with several others missing as the gang ravaged the town, setting ablaze the local police station, a customs control center, and numerous homes. The violent spree began on Saturday evening in the nearby Tremblay area of the …

Government officials and aid groups report deadly bombings in Congolese displacement camps blamed on Rwandan army and M23 rebels

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Two camps for displaced people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo were rocked by twin bomb blasts, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 12 individuals, including children. The United Nations, aid group, and government officials confirmed the devastating impact of the explosions in Lac Vert and Mugunga, near the city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. The attacks, which left over 20 people …