Haiti: Dozens Killed in Suburb Attack

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NOV 20 2024

Above: People walk past a burning barricade in the Petion-Ville neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Nov. 19, 2024. Image copyright: Guerinault Louis/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Imagesstory last updated NOV 21 2024

The Facts

Police and residents successfully defended Haiti's wealthy hillside neighborhood of Pétion-Ville, located near the capital, Port-au-Prince, from a gang attack that occurred Monday overnight. A reported 28 gang members were found dead following the fight. [1][2]
Residents mobilized and reportedly fought side-by-side alongside police members. They also allegedly violently killed some suspected gang members. [2][3]
According to a police spokesman, authorities halted trucks suspected of transporting gang members and seized ammunition, a drone, and at least two AK47s. Police killed at least ten gang members while residents helped track down the remaining ones. [2]

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[1] Reuters [2] Miami Herald [3] Associated Press [4] Newsweek [5] New York Times [6] The Hill

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

Haiti should critically evaluate Western calls for intervention, as historically, Western powers, particularly the US, have exerted control over the country to sustain economic systems reliant on low-wage labor. Many so-called "gangs" are essentially freedom fighters opposing a Western-backed oligarchy. Labeling them as criminals perpetuates chaos that benefits foreign interests while keeping Haitians impoverished.

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Pro-establishment narrative

Just days after Prime Minister Fils-Aimé's inauguration, violence has spiraled out of control, with Jimmy Chérizier's gang forcing 20K more from their homes in a week. Over 700K are now displaced, and aid delivery has become too dangerous. With insufficient police to restore order, Haiti faces a deepening humanitarian crisis. The global community must act urgently to provide the help Haiti desperately needs.

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