Haiti Gang Violence: 49 Killed, Including Children

Haitis Capital in Chaos: Gang Violence Escalates, Leaving Dozens Dead, Including Children - A violent clash between gang coalitions in Port-au-Prince results in numerous fatalities, including ten children. The conflict highlights the citys ongoing instability, with gangs controlling approximately ninety percent of the territory. High-ranking gang member Dèdè was beheaded, and powerful gang leader Kempes Sanon was injured. Sanon has reportedly been dethroned by two men while receiving medical treatment. The situation is unusual as gangs had previously formed a coalition to decrease violence. At least forty-nine people have been killed, burned, and mutilated since Monday, including nineteen gang members, ten children recruited by gangs, and a man in his sixties hit by a stray bullet. Nineteen women were also executed while seeking medical attention for their partners. The number of fatalities is expected to rise, further destabilizing Haiti amid severe hunger and upcoming general elections. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.