Rebellion Spreads; Officers Killed in Attack
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Haiti’s rebellion spread to the central city of Hinche as about 50 rebels and former soldiers killed at least three officers, pushed police out of the city and threatened government supporters, a security official said.
Witnesses said Louis-Jodel Chamblain, a former death-squad commander who led a paramilitary group known as the Front for the Advancement and Progress of Haiti, led the attack. His group killed and maimed hundreds between 1991 and 1994.
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide pleaded for foreign help. At least 56 people have died since the rebellion exploded Feb. 5 in the city of Gonaives.
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