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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.

The Hill

Doctors Without Borders, which provides free treatment in 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.

Associated Press

Residents mobilized and reportedly fought side-by-side alongside police members. They also allegedly violently killed some suspected gang members.

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.

Newsweek

The attack was led by Jimmy Chérizier — a former police officer-turned-gang leader who orchestrates violent attacks in Port-au-Prince. His gang, Viv Ansanm, has expanded its control across the city to challenge political elites.

New York Times

This comes as Haiti faces a political crisis, including having three prime ministers so far this year. 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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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.

The Haitian Times

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

ReliefWeb

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

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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