Summary
At least 16 people have died in attacks by a gang called Gran Grif in rural Haiti. The violence has forced thousands to leave their homes as police struggle to access the gang-controlled area. The situation remains tense with reports suggesting more deaths.
Key Facts
- At least 16 people were killed in gang attacks in central Haiti.
- The attacks caused about 6,000 people to flee their homes.
- Local reports indicate the actual death toll might be higher, possibly around 70.
- The Gran Grif gang, a feared criminal group, is blamed for the violence.
- Police find it difficult to enter areas controlled by gangs.
- A vigilante leader who switched sides, known as "Ti Kenken", is allegedly involved.
- In 2024, the Gran Grif gang killed over 100 people in the same region.
- Gran Grif is designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US.
