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Police Battle Gangs Attempting to Seize Haitian Capital

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Police in Haiti battle a gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital

Police and residents successfully defended Haiti's wealthy hillside neighborhood of Pétion-Ville, located near the capital, Port-au-Prince, from an overnight gang attack. A reported 28 gang members were found dead following the fight.

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Residents mobilized self-defense groups, some armed with machetes and hammers, barricading the streets. They also lynched some of the suspected gang members, including by beheading them and setting them on fire.

According to a police spokesman, authorities halted trucks suspected of transporting gang members and seized ammunition, a drone, and at least two AK-47s. Police also killed ten gang members while residents helped track down the remaining ones.

The attack was led by Jimmy Chérizier, known as "Barbecue," a former police officer-turned gang leader who orchestrates violent attacks in Port-au-Prince. His gang, His gang, Viv Ansanm, has expanded its control across the city to challenge political elites and exploit the governance vacuum in Haiti.

This comes as Haiti faces a political crisis, including having three prime ministers just in 2024. Despite a $600M US-funded Kenyan police force deployed to the Caribbean nation, the 400-officer force has struggled against the gangs, who have left 4K people dead.

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Doctors Without Borders, which provides free treatment to Haiti, has also halted its services in Port-au-Prince because of rape and death threats. The UN Security Council will address Haiti's escalated violence on Wednesday.

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On Tuesday, police and residents successfully fought off an overnight attempt to attack the wealthy hillside neighborhood of Petion-Ville, a suburb of the capital Port-au-Prince. In the morning, the bodies of over two dozen suspected gang members were lying dead in the streets.

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Residents mobilized self-defense groups, some armed with machetes and hammers, barricading the streets and requesting non-neighbors to leave, in an effort to protect the district from armed gangs attempting to break in and take over the residential area.

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According to police spokesperson Lionel Lazarre, at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, authorities halted trucks suspected of transporting gang members. Police gunfire killed ten gang members, and self-defense groups assisted in tracking down the remaining ones.

Local daily Le Nouvelliste reported several incidents of “bwa kale,” refering to residents taking matters into their own hands and lynching and burning suspected gang members.

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The attack followed the most recent political crisis, in which the governing presidential council removed the prime minister and appointed a new one, the third this year.

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Doctors without Borders, an NGO that provides free treatment to Haiti, has halted its services in Port-au-Prince because of rape and death threats. The UN Security Council will address Haiti's escalated violence on Wednesday.

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The cruelty and anarchy in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, are unparalleled. Violent gangs has taken control over several more districts in the city, and the violence is now spreading to the more affluent suburban areas. On Tuesday, the police, backed by civilians who formed local resistance groups, twarted a deadly gang assault with the intention of seizing control of outlying districts. The people have demonstrated incredible determination not to give the armed groups an additional foothold.

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Gang Members Killed as Haiti Residents Support Police Fightback

Just days after the inauguration of Prime Minister Fils-Aimé ́s new government, the violence has escalated out of control. Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier, the gang leader, is on the offensive, and armed thugs have driven away 20K new people from their homes in just a week. The humanitarian crisis, which already resulted in over 700K people being internally displaced, is rapidly intensifying, as it has become too dangerous for NGOs to deliver food and medicine to those in need. There is no end to anarchy. Clearly, there isn't enough police around to provide security and restore order. Haiti needs outside help. The world community must act now.

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At least 28 gang members killed in Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince

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The United Nations and their humanitarian partners are providing lifesaving assistance to thousands of Haitians affected by armed violence - Haiti

There is a 69% chance Haiti will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Which of these nations will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040?

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More than two dozen killed after attempted attack on Haiti suburb

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Just days after PM Fils-Aimé's inauguration, violence has spiraled out of control, with Jimmy "Barbecue" 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 world must act urgently to provide the help Haiti desperately needs.

More than two dozen killed after attempted attack on Haiti suburb

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