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Haiti experienced a new outbreak of violence this Thursday, February 29. A show of force claimed by Jimmy Chérisier, alias “Barbecue”, who affirms that all the gangs in the country are once again united within the “Living Together” coalition, reports The Nouvelliste. In a video posted on social media on Thursday, a few hours after the attacks began, the gang leader said: “ Today, February 29, 2024, we launch the battle which must overthrow the Prime Minister and his government, this is our first objective “. The former police officer who prides himself on being the president of all armed groups in the country “, writing The Nouvellistedoesn’t want Ariel Henry to come home from Kenya. Also in the viewfinder of “Barbecue”, specifies the daily: ministers and the police boss. “ We have to stop them and send them to join Ariel Henry where he is.”he says.
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Texas facing the largest fire in its history
Already more than 400,000 hectares have gone up in smoke, more than five times the size of New York City, reports the New York Times. Although the region is sparsely populated, there are still two deaths. Houses and especially ranches were completely destroyed. The affected area home to most of the state’s livestock : millions of cows, calves, oxen and bulls », details the New York Times. “ The size of the ranches and the absence of roads » complicate the task of firefighters. The fire moves very quickly. “ Thousands of animals are undoubtedly already dead or so injured that they will have to be euthanized. », Explains the New York Times. The cattle that survived often no longer have water or grass to feed on.
A fire far from being under control
Despite the efforts of firefighters, the flames are now reaching Oklahoma. Only 3% of the fire has been contained so far. The rain and snow that fell on Thursday helped the firefighters a little, explains the Wall Street Journal who publishes a striking portfolio. But the wind will blow strong this weekend, worries the daily. The weather will also be drier and warmer, adds The Texas Tribune. For the 400 firefighters mobilized, it is therefore a real “ race against time », writes the daily.
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Especially since, as recalled by Wall Street Journal, Saturday, March 2, 2024, is Independence Day in Texas. Firefighters warn. Fireworks could start new fires.
Climate change in question
At this time, we do not know what started this fire. An investigation is underway. But a culprit has already been identified: climate change, explained in the columns of The Texas Tribune a researcher from the University of Miami. According to him, the scale of the blaze can be explained by global warming.
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