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From VOA Creole: Haitian historian says 'Bwa Kale' anti-gang movement is people's defense solution

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  • From VOA Creole: Haitian historian says 'Bwa Kale' anti-gang movement is people's defense solution
  • December 6, 2024
  • Article Body Text <p>Haitian historian Michel Soukar says the &quot;Bwa Kale&quot; anti-gang movement is the citizens' homemade defense solution. Citing rampant corruption among the national police force and ruthless violence against the civilian population, Soukar said the Bwa Kale movement is a means for the Haitian population to defend itself as best it can against bandits. Soukar says Haitians understand they are alone in this fight so &quot;the people defend themselves however they see fit.”</p> <p>See the full story <a href="https://www.voanouvel.com/a/7889393.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
  • Content Type Text
  • Language English
  • NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Subtitles / Dubbing Available No
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date December 6, 2024 19:03 EST
  • Byline Sindy Ducrepin
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English
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