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Violence continues to ravage communities in Haiti. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with the founder of a non-profit that helps provide aid to the people of Haiti.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — For months, the people of Haiti in the capital city of Port-Au-Prince have experienced gang violence. In February, gangs launched several attacks on the government.

"There's a lot of political violence, political oppression, food oppression, basically the necessities of life, and mankind are oppressed by the gang activity," said Raphael.

 

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