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Haiti gang attack death toll rises to 70, far exceeding initial estimates
A gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region has resulted in at least 70 deaths and 30 injuries, with approximately 6,000 displaced, significantly more than initial official estimates.
Death toll from gang attack in Artibonite region escalates
The death toll from a gang attack in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region is significantly higher than initially reported. A human rights group has stated that at least 70 people were killed and 30 were injured in the assault, far exceeding preliminary government estimates.
Fatalities exceed initial reports by over four times
Police initially reported 16 deaths and 10 injured, while a preliminary report from civil protection authorities suggested 17 fatalities and 19 wounded. However, according to the human rights group, the actual number of deaths is more than four times the initial estimates. Furthermore, the incident has resulted in the displacement of nearly 6,000 people.
*Source: The Guardian World (2026-03-30)*
