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At least 264 suspected gang members in Haiti have been killed by vigilante groups since April, the UN representative in the violence-wracked country says, voicing concern at the trend. "The appearance of vigilante groups adds another layer of complexity. Since April, BINUH (United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti) has documented the killing of at least 264 alleged gang members by vigilante groups," Maria Isabel Salvador tells the Security Council. SOUNDBITE
More than 600 people were killed last month in violence in the capital of Haiti, which is in the grip of a political-economic crisis, the United Nations says. "In the month of April alone, more than 600 people were killed in a new wave of extreme violence that hit several districts across the capital," says the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. IMAGES
Gang violence in strife-torn Haiti is expanding at "an alarming rate" in areas previously considered quite safe, the UN envoy to the country tells a Security Council meeting. "The horrific violence in gang-ridden areas, including sexual violence, particularly against women and girls, is emblematic of the terror afflicting much of Haiti's population," says Maria Isabel Salvador. SOUNDBITE
Port-au-Prince (Haiti), Jun 27 (EFE) .- Hundreds of Haitians with disabilities have survived since June 20 in inhumane conditions in a communal school in Pétion-Ville, in the capital, devoid of basic social services such as water, hygiene and food.FOOTAGE FROM THE STREETS IN PORT AU PRINCESOUNDBITES FROM SAMUEL JEAN AND PHILOGNE GESNER, BLIND PEOPLEJean: When we got here, there was dust everywhere. So far the space is dirty. We are packed like sardines to sleep on. This is our situation here. For me, the state does not exist, "said the blind man, well known in areas of Port-au-Prince for the song he uses when he begs for alms.These refugees with special needs spent several days in the courtyard of St. Yves Parish before being brought to this school by the Office of the Secretary of State for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities.HOW DID THEY GET THERE?"It was an event that happened that made us be here today. Our house was consumed by fire. We have nowhere to sleep. In this school we have come to take refuge," continued Samuel Jean.Gesner: This is a criminal action that we deplore. That is why we demand justice and reparation. Because we are vulnerable people," said Philogène Gesner, who heads an organization that defends the rights of the disabled.This is at least the second time that the camp, located in a precarious area of the capital, has been burned. This time, people accuse the National Police. Because of this, Gesner wonders if they are acting criminally to exterminate the disabled."It is an arson. The camp was set on fire by the specialized unit (of the Police) called CIMO on the pretext that the place was a hiding place for bandits. Without any professionalism, they decided to burn the space," complained the activist.
Fifteen state police officers were killed in an ambush by suspected gang members in western Mexico on Monday, authorities said on Tuesday. Officials added that this was the second major attack on security forces in the past month.
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