Police and civilian self-defence groups killed 28 alleged gang members in Port-au-Prince, the Haiti capital, in an overnight operation, authorities said Tuesday.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) suspended its operations in Port-au-Prince due to threats and violence from police forces, further exacerbating the healthcare crisis in the country.
The crisis in Haiti is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been escalating over the past few years. It began with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, which created a power vacuum. The country has since struggled with political instability, with multiple leadership changes.
Armed gangs have taken control of large parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to widespread violence of a lawless fiefdom proportion. These gangs are responsible for numerous killings, kidnappings, and other violent acts.
The violence has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people displaced from their homes. Many are living in dire conditions, facing food insecurity and lack of access to basic services.
The United Nations and other international organisations have called for urgent action to address the crisis in response to the dire situation in the crisis ridden country in the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.
