
Hold Your Fire!
Haiti in Freefall
Mar 15, 2024
Gang violence in Haiti escalates as gangs target critical infrastructure, free thousands of inmates, and form alliances to oppose foreign forces. Political turmoil deepens with Prime Minister's resignation offer and calls for intervention, while gang leader Jimmy Chilesier transforms into a political figure. Challenges in establishing a transitional government post-assassination of President Moïse, with discussions on foreign interventions led by Kenya amid escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.
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- Rival gang coalitions in Haiti formed a united front, targeting critical infrastructure in coordinated attacks, freeing thousands of inmates from city jails.
- Political crisis in Haiti intensifies post President Moise's assassination, with calls for Prime Minister Henri's resignation, highlighting power struggles and demands for foreign intervention.
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Gangs Unite and Launch Coordinated Attacks in Haiti's Capital
Two rival gang coalitions in Haiti, G9 and G-Pep, unite and carry out coordinated attacks in Port-au-Prince, targeting critical infrastructure like the airport, government buildings, and police stations. This alliance marks a shift in tactics, with the gangs freeing thousands of inmates from city jails.
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