Bloody Conflict Escalates in Jamaica -- Wall Street Journal
Security Forces in Capital Attack Armed Groups Believed to Be Backing Accused Drug Lord, Bringing Death Toll to 26
At least 26 people were said to be dead after a third day of violence in Kingston, Jamaica, as security forces assaulted the slum stronghold of armed groups believed to be defending accused Jamaican drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke.
Mr. Coke, the son of one of Jamaica's most influential gang leaders, is fighting extradition to the U.S., where he is wanted on drug and gun-trafficking charges.
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