Haiti Gangs Launch Deadly Attack on Capital's Delmas Neighborhood
Armed gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti's capital before dawn on Tuesday, killing residents in the Delmas 30 neighborhood and causing more residents to flee as gangs continue to operate unchecked. The violence has left over 1 million Haitians internally displaced due to a years-long conflict that has cemented gang control over much of the capital and surrounding areas. Police have been largely unresponsive to requests for comment, adding to the sense of chaos and desperation.
- As Haiti's gang violence escalates, it raises uncomfortable questions about the role of international aid in exacerbating the problem by providing a temporary lifeline that perpetuates dependency on these violent actors.
- How will the international community respond to this humanitarian crisis, particularly when faced with the daunting task of holding gangs accountable for their actions and rebuilding trust among the Haitian people?