U.S. Charges Haitian Gang Leader 'Barbecue' with Terrorism and Sanctions Evasion
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US federal prosecutors have charged Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, known as 'Barbecue', with crimes including violence and human rights abuses, and have offered a $5 million reward for his arrest. Cherizier, who leads the group Viv Ansanm, is accused of significant violence in Haiti, including the 2018 La Saline massacre, and is under multiple international sanctions. Despite his power and protection by his group, the US and other nations are actively pursuing him amid Haiti's ongoing political and humanitarian crisis.
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- Up to $5 Million Reward Offer for Information Leading to the Arrest and/or Conviction of Haitian Gang Leader of Foreign Terrorist Organization Viv Ansanm U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- U.S. charges Haiti gang leader ‘Barbecue’ with evading sanctions The Washington Post
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