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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Evens Sanon and Dnica Coto

UN human rights official says arms embargo and deployment of special force needed for Haiti

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A U.N. human rights expert said Wednesday that a specialized international force is needed to help fight gang violence in Haiti and that a weapons embargo should be implemented immediately.

William O’Neill, who was appointed expert on human rights in Haiti in April, spoke at the end of a 10-day trip during which he met with civil society leaders, government officials and victims of gang violence.

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