Haitian police arrest former legislator Prophane Victor, accused of backing abusive gangs.
Haitian police have arrested former legislator Prophane Victor, accused of arming gangs linked to human rights abuses. Victor was sanctioned by the U.S. and Canada for supporting these groups. His arrest is notable in Haiti, where high-ranking politicians often evade accountability for ties to gang violence. A U.N. report claimed Victor armed youth in 2016 to secure his election win, leading to the formation of the Gran Grif gang.
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