People step around the dead in a city where vigilantes fight 'tooth and nail' against gang attacks

Haiti Violence: Fresh gang violence erupts in Haiti after new prime minister announced | Oneindia

In a brazen display of aggression, gangs in Haiti initiated a significant offensive in the heart of Port-au-Prince, setting ablaze homes and engaging in fierce confrontations with law enforcement that lasted for hours. The harrowing scenes prompted hundreds of residents to flee the violence, marking one of the most severe outbreaks since the instalment of a new prime minister. These alarming attacks underscore the deep-rooted concerns surrounding the pervasive influence of gangs and cast doubt on the government's capacity to swiftly restore order and stability. The unsettling events have reignited fears and doubts regarding Haiti's ability to break free from the grip of violence and turmoil that has plagued the nation for years. #HaitiViolence #GangViolence #Haiti #NewPrimeMinister #FreshViolence #SecurityConcerns #PoliticalInstability #Gangs #PortauPrince #Caribbean ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.101~

Heavy gunfire near Haiti's presidential palace sparks panic among residents

Haitians looking to buy supplies in what used to be a busy market in Port-au-Prince fled in fear on Thursday as gangs clashed with police in front of the presidential palace.