Fifty-nine children, most under 18 years old, along with 13 staff members from an orphanage north of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, are being evacuated due to gang violence in the area. The staff are crucial for caring for the children, many of whom have disabilities, and for communication due to language barriers. The orphanage is situated in an area controlled by gangs, leading to safety concerns. Jamaica has committed to accepting some of these orphans, prompting caution from Haitian politician Himler Francois about potential child trafficking issues.
Orphans rescued
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