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Residents say heavily armed fighters stormed communities in the Artibonite Valley before dawn on Sunday, setting homes on fire and shooting at civilians.
Some victims were reportedly burned alive.
Local authorities have confirmed at least 16 deaths, but the United Nations says the toll could be significantly higher.
The assault is being blamed on the Grand Griffe gang, which says it was retaliating against a rival group.
Aid workers and residents say gang members blocked roads and destroyed bridges.
The attack highlights how insecurity is spreading into rural areas critical to Haiti's food supply.
For NPR News, I'm Harold Isaac in Port-au-Prince.
Residents say heavily armed fighters stormed communities in the Artibonite Valley before dawn on Sunday, setting homes on fire and shooting at civilians.
Some victims were reportedly burned alive.
Local authorities have confirmed at least 16 deaths, but the United Nations says the toll could be significantly higher.
The assault is being blamed on the Grand Griffe gang, which says it was retaliating against a rival group.
Aid workers and residents say gang members blocked roads and destroyed bridges.
The attack highlights how insecurity is spreading into rural areas critical to Haiti's food supply.
For NPR News, I'm Harold Isaac in Port-au-Prince.
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