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Canada lays more sanctions on Haiti gang leaders as violence surges
BY The Canadian Press, Jun 21, 2024 3:25 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly made the announcement Friday, saying Ottawa won't remain idle as gangs terrorize vulnerable people.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Canada is imposing economic sanctions on three more people for their involvement in worsening violence in Haiti.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly made the announcement Friday, saying Ottawa won't remain idle as gangs terrorize vulnerable people.
Global Affairs Canada says gang leaders Luckson Elan, Gabriel Jean-Pierre and Ferdens Tilus have undermined the peace, security and stability of Haiti.
To date, the Canadian government has provided some $400 million in assistance and sanctioned 31 Haitian citizens, barring them from having any economic dealings with Canadians.
A United Nations report released earlier this week says surging gang activity has displaced nearly 580,000 since March alone.
Kenya is set to lead a UN-backed international peacekeeping mission to quell the violence in the Caribbean country.
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