Renewed Gang Attacks in Haiti Intensify Humanitarian Crisis

In the wake of recent massacres, Haitian towns face escalating violence and urgent pleas for security assistance.

The town of Arcahaie, north of Haiti's capital, was attacked by armed gangs, with gunmen setting homes on fire and shooting residents.
This attack follows a massacre in Pont-Sondé, where the Gran Grif gang killed at least 115 people, highlighting the spread of gang violence beyond Port-au-Prince.
Local authorities and residents have called for increased police presence and security reinforcements, as many communities remain vulnerable.
The United Nations had approved a security force to help restore order, but only a small number of troops have been deployed, leaving many areas unprotected.
Haiti's ongoing gang conflict has led to severe shortages of food and medical supplies, displacing over 700,000 people and leaving nearly half the population hungry.