On today’s What Next, the American nurse and her daughter who were kidnapped in Haiti are part of a spike in kidnappings in and around Port-Au-Prince.
What’s behind a recent uptick in kidnappings and gang violence in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and how did Kenya end up being the country stepping up to help?If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus.
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