world-politics-security6.945 min read "Haiti's Ongoing Turmoil: Militias, Gangs, and Political Power Struggles"
Port-au-Prince, Haiti is in the grip of escalating violence as gangs attack key infrastructure and the last remnants of the Haitian state, leading to widespread fear, mistrust, and anger among residents. Vigilante groups, such as the bwa kale movement, have formed to defend their neighborhoods, but their actions have also led to extrajudicial executions. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, living in overcrowded and resource-strained camps, while the city's social fabric is fraying. With the elite vying for power and the international community hesitant to intervene, the situation in Haiti remains dire, with insecurity and trauma affecting everyone.
1 year ago•Source: CNN
