Haitian Gangs' 4-Day Attack Sparks Fears of Spreading Violence
Gangs in Haiti have besieged the Solino community in Port-au-Prince for four days, prompting fears of violence spreading throughout the city. Residents have been trapped in their homes amid incessant gunfire, with homes torched and casualties reported. The attack, whose organizers are unclear, could mark a significant shift in gang control, as they are estimated to dominate up to 80% of the capital. Haiti's National Police have deployed officers to track down armed individuals causing panic, while nearby communities have erected barricades to prevent gang infiltration. Concerns are mounting over the violence spilling into other neighborhoods, prompting parents to rush to schools to pick up their children. Haiti is awaiting the deployment of a foreign armed force led by Kenya to help quell gang violence.