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[About] Being African [Today]
The Continuous Reality of Being of African Descent
African Population - 10 Million
Protests Against Corruption After $4 Billion Vanishes
February 2019
An estimated $3.8 billion fund, establish by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez in 2008 to aid the Haitian people (and must be repaid), is reported "missing", sparking protests.
Over 8,000 Deaths After 1st Time Outbreak of Cholera
October 2010
1st time outbreak of cholera spreads rapidly among the Haitian people. A U.N. assigned Police Force uses negligent sanitation, contaminating fresh water resources.
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Over 2,000 Amputees Due to Injuries Suffered in Earthquake
January 2010
Over 300,000 Haitians were left injured after the 7.0 earthquake. Of that number, 100,000 were left permanently disabled, with over 2,000 having had limbs removed by medical amputation.
Over 250,000 Deaths Among Haitians After 7.0 Earthquake
January 2010
The 7.0 earthquake caused major damage in cities, taking down homes, hospitals and schools; electrical, communication and transportation systems, with over 250,000 lives lost.
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