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Gang violence kills 11 in Haiti after security crackdown
At least 11 people have been killed in Haiti's Artibonite region following a security operation, with gang members carrying out apparent retaliatory attacks. The deaths underscore the ongoing instability gripping the Caribbean nation.
LSN Singapore ·
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Gang members in Haiti's central Artibonite region have killed at least 11 people in what appears to be a retaliation for a recent security operation, according to local authorities. The mayor of the region confirmed the death toll on Monday, adding to the mounting toll of violence that has plagued Haiti in recent months.
The killings represent the latest escalation in gang-related violence that has destabilised communities across Haiti. Armed gangs operating in the Artibonite region have demonstrated a pattern of retaliatory attacks following law enforcement operations, creating a cycle of violence that has displaced thousands of residents.
The security situation in Haiti has deteriorated significantly, with gang violence spreading across multiple regions including the capital Port-au-Prince. Armed groups have increasingly challenged state authority, controlling territory and conducting operations with relative impunity.
Haitian authorities have conducted several security operations targeting gang strongholds, but such efforts have frequently been met with violent reprisals against civilian populations. The latest deaths highlight the challenges facing Haiti's security forces in countering organised crime without triggering further bloodshed.