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"We kill them all, and then what? We party for one day, and the day after that, we’re going to kill each other."

“As long as [the gangs] are not at the table, the country will never be at peace”.

“You have this whole mosaic of violent people using lethal force: the Haitian National Police, this new force, the gangs, the self-defence groups, and then the private military and their drones and snipers. That makes it even more volatile, it's not predictable at all.”

“It makes us fear that there are no rules anymore, that the minimal respect for civilians, be it citizens, humanitarian workers, or hospitals [no longer exists]. The danger is rising.”

“I fear that with the GSF, much more sophisticated drones will be used, with the potential of causing much more collateral damage as their use is increased.”

“We will find ourselves in the same situation as before if the US doesn't provide the largest contingent of troops.”

"For this force to work, UN-funded assistance will be crucial."

"The report warns that Haiti’s ongoing political instability — particularly ahead of the expiration of the Transitional Presidential Council’s mandate on Feb. 7, 2026 — creates opportunities for gangs to expand their influence within state institutions."

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"The Government's fight is against gangs. The government's fight is to secure the country. The state will not compromise. The state will not negotiate with criminals."

"Looking ahead to 2026, the GSF said it will remain focused on dismantling gangs, restoring security, and laying the groundwork for lasting peace and democratic governance in Haiti."

“The new mandate empowers us to neutralise gang threats, isolate criminal groups from the population and their support networks, secure critical infrastructure and transit routes, and deter future gang activity.”

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“The United States is not sending US troops to Haiti to support the Haitian national police’s security operations.”

”You’ve got to establish some baseline security, and it’s not going to come from a U.S. military intervention."

“I think we’d be much more likely to see action against another dictator in the hemisphere (Cuba, Nicaragua) before seeing a major military commitment to Haiti.”

"Few analysts expect a U.S. military intervention in Haiti similar to the pre-dawn raid carried out in Venezuela."

“The United States is concerned about the situation in Haiti and will continue exploring a multitude of options with partners to bring the country out of chaos.”

“We wouldn’t discount” that U.S. troops could be involved in an international effort in Haiti.

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A stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress in Milot, northern Haiti, killed at least 25 people on Saturday. Authorities initially reported a toll of 30, but revised the figure following an investigation.

A stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress in Milot, northern Haiti, killed at least 25 people on Saturday. Authorities initially reported a toll of 30, but revised the figure following an investigation.

The stampede occurred at the fortress entrance when heavy rain prompted simultaneous entry and exit attempts, causing severe overcrowding. Culture Minister Emmanuel Ménard said people "began pushing" and some "died from suffocation."

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The stampede occurred at the fortress entrance when heavy rain prompted simultaneous entry and exit attempts, causing severe overcrowding. Culture Minister Emmanuel Ménard said people "began pushing" and some "died from suffocation."

The event, known as "Citadel Vibe 3.0," was promoted by social media influencers, including a TikToker called "Dope Fresh," and drew thousands to the site. Milot Mayor Wesner Joseph said the gathering was not authorized by local authorities.

The event, known as "Citadel Vibe 3.0," was promoted by social media influencers, including a TikToker called "Dope Fresh," and drew thousands to the site. Milot Mayor Wesner Joseph said the gathering was not authorized by local authorities.

The Citadelle Laferrière, built between 1805 and 1820, is considered the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere and a symbol of Haitian independence. It has a single entrance and exit, which reportedly contributed to congestion during the event.

The Citadelle Laferrière, built between 1805 and 1820, is considered the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere and a symbol of Haitian independence. It has a single entrance and exit, which reportedly contributed to congestion during the event.

Municipal authorities in Cap-Haïtien said the stampede resulted in "numerous cases of asphyxiation, trampling and loss of consciousness." At least 30 people remain hospitalized, and several others are reported missing as rescue operations continue.

Municipal authorities in Cap-Haïtien said the stampede resulted in "numerous cases of asphyxiation, trampling and loss of consciousness." At least 30 people remain hospitalized, and several others are reported missing as rescue operations continue.

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé launched an investigation and mobilized relevant authorities in response to the tragedy. The stampede occurred as Haiti continues to face <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/haiti-gang-attack-kills-displaces-thousands">widespread gang violence</a> and a series of recent disasters, including a fuel truck explosion in southern Haiti that killed at least 24 people in 2024.

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé launched an investigation and mobilized relevant authorities in response to the tragedy. The stampede occurred as Haiti continues to face widespread gang violence and a series of recent disasters, including a fuel truck explosion in southern Haiti that killed at least 24 people in 2024.

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A stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress in Milot, northern Haiti, killed at least 25 people on April 11, 2026, with authorities initially reporting a toll of 30 before revising the figure following an investigation.

A stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress in Milot, northern Haiti, killed at least 25 people on April 11, 2026, with authorities initially reporting a toll of 30 before revising the figure following an investigation.

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The event, known as "Citadel Vibe 3.0," was promoted by social media influencers including a TikToker called "Dope Fresh" and drew thousands to the site. Milot Mayor Wesner Joseph said the gathering was not authorized by local authorities.

The event, known as "Citadel Vibe 3.0," was promoted by social media influencers including a TikToker called "Dope Fresh" and drew thousands to the site. Milot Mayor Wesner Joseph said the gathering was not authorized by local authorities.

The Citadelle Laferrière, built between 1805 and 1820, is considered the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere and a symbol of Haitian independence. It has a single entrance and exit, which contributed to dangerous congestion during the event.

The Citadelle Laferrière, built between 1805 and 1820, is considered the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere and a symbol of Haitian independence. It has a single entrance and exit, which contributed to dangerous congestion during the event.

Municipal authorities in Cap-Haïtien said the stampede resulted in "numerous cases of asphyxiation, trampling and loss of consciousness," with 30 people remaining hospitalized and several others reported missing as rescue operations continued.

Municipal authorities in Cap-Haïtien said the stampede resulted in "numerous cases of asphyxiation, trampling and loss of consciousness," with 30 people remaining hospitalized and several others reported missing as rescue operations continued.

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé launched an investigation and mobilized relevant authorities in response to the tragedy. The stampede occurred as Haiti continues to face widespread gang violence and a series of recent disasters, including fuel tank explosions and a 2021 earthquake.

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé launched an investigation and mobilized relevant authorities in response to the tragedy. The stampede occurred as Haiti continues to face widespread gang violence and a series of recent disasters, including fuel tank explosions and a 2021 earthquake.

A catastrophic stampede at Citadelle Laferrière on April 11 killed at least 30 people, with eyewitnesses warning the toll could exceed 50. Severe overcrowding and failures in crowd management turned a historic celebration into a deadly crush of asphyxiation and trampling. Haiti's government must be held accountable for the lack of safety infrastructure at one of the nation's most visited sites.

A catastrophic stampede at Citadelle Laferrière on April 11 killed at least 30 people, with eyewitnesses warning the toll could exceed 50. Severe overcrowding and failures in crowd management turned a historic celebration into a deadly crush of asphyxiation and trampling. Haiti's government must be held accountable for the lack of safety infrastructure at one of the nation's most visited sites.

The Citadelle Laferrière disaster exposes a systemic failure — a single steep route, no crowd control, a possible scuffle and tear gas, and rain-slick paths turned a massive gathering into a death trap. Organizers deflected blame while thousands couldn't breathe or move. Haiti's deep instability makes tragedies like this inevitable without serious investment in public safety at major heritage sites.

The Citadelle Laferrière disaster exposes a systemic failure — a single steep route, no crowd control, a possible scuffle and tear gas, and rain-slick paths turned a massive gathering into a death trap. Organizers deflected blame while thousands couldn't breathe or move. Haiti's deep instability makes tragedies like this inevitable without serious investment in public safety at major heritage sites.

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The Citadelle Laferrière disaster exposes a systemic failure — a single steep route, no crowd control, a possible scuffle and tear gas, and rain-slick paths turned a massive gathering into a death trap. Organizers deflected blame while thousands couldn't breathe or move, turning a historic celebration into a deadly crush of asphyxiation and trampling. Haiti's deep instability makes tragedies like this inevitable without serious investment in public safety at major heritage sites.

The Citadelle Laferrière disaster exposes a systemic failure — a single steep route, no crowd control, a possible scuffle and tear gas, and rain-slick paths turned a massive gathering into a death trap. Organizers deflected blame while thousands couldn't breathe or move, turning a historic celebration into a deadly crush of asphyxiation and trampling. Haiti's deep instability makes tragedies like this inevitable without serious investment in public safety at major heritage sites.

Following the devastating disaster, the Cap-Haïtien Municipal Commission acted swiftly, dispatching ambulances and support teams to aid rescue and care efforts. Civil Protection units and healthcare workers labored under harsh conditions, while authorities coordinated relief. Officials offered heartfelt condolences to grieving families, as investigations continue, and reaffirmed unwavering solidarity with victims, survivors and the wider affected community during this tragic time.

Following the devastating disaster, the Cap-Haïtien Municipal Commission acted swiftly, dispatching ambulances and support teams to aid rescue and care efforts. Civil Protection units and healthcare workers labored under harsh conditions, while authorities coordinated relief. Officials offered heartfelt condolences to grieving families, as investigations continue, and reaffirmed unwavering solidarity with victims, survivors and the wider affected community during this tragic time.

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There's a 60% chance that Haiti will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 60% chance that Haiti will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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