WASHINGTON — Although fighting between criminal groups in Haiti has decreased this year, attacks on civilians have risen, including an expanded use of "horrific sexual abuse," according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.

"Criminal groups have often used sexual violence to instill fear in rival territories," the New York-based group said.

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