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10/10/2004:

"2 more beheaded corpses found in Haiti's capital"

Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- Two beheaded bodies, one wrapped in tires and set ablaze, turned up in Haiti's capital, officials said Thursday, the latest victims of violence fueled by supporters of an ousted president,

The killings brought the death toll to 20 in a weeklong protest by backers of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who are seeking the former president's return to power. Last week, three policemen were beheaded in the capital.

Aristide supporters say police started the violence by firing at unarmed protesters. They also criticize the authorities and U.N. troops for not disarming rebels who ousted Aristide.

Full Article : indystar.com