As a result of the attack of armed gangs on the suburbs of the capital of Haiti Port-O-Prens, according to preliminary data, 50 people.
According to local media, armed groups attacked the village of Kenskof, located 10 kilometers from Porto-Prensa.
Due to the lack of security forces, additional police units were sent to the district.
According to the application of an independent non -governmental organization, 100 houses were burned during the attack. The gangs organized a “major” attack in order to establish control over the territory.
In the meantime, the police representative of Haiti Michel-Ange Louis informed the local media that the security forces eliminated 20 members of the gangs and are taking measures to ensure security.
In 2024, more than 5 thousand people became victims of gang attacks
A country suffering from a political, economic and humanitarian crisis has been faced with a threat of hunger with a population of more than 11 million people.
Former Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned in April 2024 in the context of increasing violence, when about 80% of Porto-O-Prens control armed groups.
After his departure, the Provisional Council appointed Harry Konil the new Prime Minister, but on November 11, 2024 he was shifted. In his place was appointed businessman Alix Didier Fis-Eme.