Haiti Police and Civilians Unite Against Gang Violence in Port-au-Prince

At least 28 suspected gang members were killed in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, during a violent clash between gangs and residents supported by police in the upscale community of Pétionville. The attack, led by the Viv Ansanm group and its leader Jimmy Chérizier, also known as Barbecue, resulted in the seizure of hundreds of munitions. The violence is part of a broader pattern of gang activity in Haiti, which has forced thousands to flee and disrupted key infrastructure, including the main international airport. The situation has intensified despite the presence of a UN-backed mission led by Kenyan police officers.