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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead

In a video posted on social media, the gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if any of his members were harmed.

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It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince.

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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead

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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince.

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