Armed gangs in Haiti threaten society's collapse. Le Nouvelliste, Haiti's oldest French daily, vandalized in downtown Port-au-Prince, disrupting printing, says publisher Max Chauvet.
Several gangs in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince have launched massive attacks on at least three police stations, leading police and palace guards to fight back.
Haiti declared a month-long state of emergency and imposed a curfew in Port-au-Prince following ongoing attacks by armed gangs on vital government facilities. The measures aim to address the escalating security crisis.
The Biden administration has decided against deploying US troops to assist Haiti amid a security crisis. Gang leaders orchestrating attacks on crucial sites like the main seaport, airports, and prisons prompted this response, according to a White House official's statement to McClatchy.
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency on Sunday as thousands of inmates reportedly escaped its largest prison amid escalating gang violence. The surge in lawlessness has disrupted the Caribbean nation for months.
Armed gangs stormed Haiti's main prison, triggering an explosion of violence in the capital, leading to hundreds of inmates fleeing. The incident resulted in at least five deaths on Sunday, raising concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the country.
The US government reaffirms its commitment to aid in restoring peace in Haiti, pledging financial assistance, equipment, and logistical support for a multinational force. The actual deployment timeline for this assistance remains uncertain.
Haiti, Kenya, and the US advance discussions on deploying armed forces, yet no specific date is set. The progress signals collaborative efforts, emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts between the nations without specifying a concrete timeline for the deployment.
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, faced a lockdown on Thursday due to flaming barricades in multiple neighborhoods, compelling residents to either stay indoors or return home due to soaring gang violence.
In Haiti, gangs may have taken over most of the capital, but the leader of one of the most notorious gangs is now in US custody after being captured by Haitian authorities.
Saying that Haiti is in crisis would be an understatement as gangs run most of the capital, Port-au-Prince, while its neighbor, the Dominican Republic, has just shut down its borders.
The Haiti Crisis continues as heavy rains and massive floods add to the country's growing list of problems that include gang violence and a cholera outbreak.
Violent gangs in Haiti have reportedly dominated about 60% of its capital, Port-au-Prince. However, residents seem to be fighting back as an angry mob beat up and burned suspected gang members.
