Impact of gang violence on kids in Haiti

Amnesty International details gruesome impact of gang violence on children in Haiti
Haiti’s children are increasingly caught in the crossfire of gang violence, forced to carry weapons, spy on police and rival gangs and run errands for gunmen, according to a report released Wednesday by Amnesty International.
The impact of gang violence on kids in Haiti
Warning: Some details of this report may be disturbing. A new Amnesty International report shows the harrowing effect gang violence has had on children in Haiti. Miami Herald Caribbean correspondent Jacqueline Charles joins "The Daily Report" to discuss its impact.
Children in Haiti falling prey to gruesome gang violence: Amnesty
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