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Arab News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers and 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of the capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: Gangs trying to seize full control of Haiti have killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians who worked with law enforcement to protect their communities, an official said Thursday. Lionel Lazarre, spokesman for Haiti's National Police, told Radio Caraïbes that two soldiers and four civilians were killed in Kenscoff, a once peaceful community on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Two other soldiers and an undetermined number of civilians were killed in the community of Pacot inside the capital, he said. On Wednesday night, the government said that at least four police officers and armed civilians from the community of Canapé-Vert, one of the few neighborhoods not controlled by gangs, were killed in the attacks. In videos posted on social media, gunmen are seen mutilating several bodies and picking up severed heads as trophies, saying, 'We got the dogs.' Haiti's transitional presidential council and the prime minister's office condemned the attacks in separate statements and said that multiple people were injured. 'The government reaffirms that the fight against insecurity remains its top priority,' the office said. Gangs that control at least 85 percent of Port-au-Prince have launched recent attacks on previously peaceful areas that police and armed residents are trying to protect. More than 260 people were killed in attacks on Kenscoff and Carrefour earlier this year, according to the UN political mission in Haiti. Haitian police are working alongside a UN-backed mission led by Kenyan police to repel gangs, although they have struggled in their efforts. The mission is underfunded and only has some 1,000 personnel out of the 2,500 envisioned. More than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year, with gang violence leaving more than one million people homeless, according to the UN
24-04-2025
- Politics
Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers, 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Gangs trying to seize full control of Haiti have killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians who worked with law enforcement to protect their communities, an official said Thursday. Lionel Lazarre, spokesman for Haiti's National Police, told Radio Caraïbes that two soldiers and four civilians were killed in Kenscoff, a once peaceful community on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Two other soldiers and an undetermined number of civilians were killed in the community of Pacot inside the capital, he said. On Wednesday night, the government said that at least four police officers and armed civilians from the community of Canapé-Vert, one of the few neighborhoods not controlled by gangs, were killed in the attacks. In videos posted on social media, gunmen are seen mutilating several bodies and picking up severed heads as trophies, saying, 'We got the dogs.' Haiti's transitional presidential council and the prime minister's office condemned the attacks in separate statements and said that multiple people were injured. 'The government reaffirms that the fight against insecurity remains its top priority,' the office said. Gangs that control at least 85% of Port-au-Prince have launched recent attacks on previously peaceful areas that police and armed residents are trying to protect. More than 260 people were killed in attacks on Kenscoff and Carrefour earlier this year, according to the U.N. political mission in Haiti. Haitian police are working alongside a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police to repel gangs, although they have struggled in their efforts. The mission is underfunded and only has some 1,000 personnel out of the 2,500 envisioned. More than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year, with gang violence leaving more than one million people homeless, according to the U.N.
Toronto Sun
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers, 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of capital
Published Apr 24, 2025 • 1 minute read A soldier carries out an anti-gang operation in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Feb. 3, 2025. Photo by Odelyn Joseph / AP PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Gangs trying to seize full control of Haiti have killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians who worked with law enforcement to protect their communities, an official said Thursday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Lionel Lazarre, spokesman for Haiti's National Police, told Radio Caraibes that two soldiers and four civilians were killed in Kenscoff, a once peaceful community on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Two other soldiers and an undetermined number of civilians were killed in the community of Pacot inside the capital, he said. On Wednesday night, the government said that at least four police officers and armed civilians from the community of Canape-Vert, one of the few neighborhoods not controlled by gangs, were killed in the attacks. In videos posted on social media, gunmen are seen mutilating several bodies and picking up severed heads as trophies, saying, 'We got the dogs.' Haiti's transitional presidential council and the prime minister's office condemned the attacks in separate statements and said that multiple people were injured. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The government reaffirms that the fight against insecurity remains its top priority,' the office said. Gangs that control at least 85% of Port-au-Prince have launched recent attacks on previously peaceful areas that police and armed residents are trying to protect. RECOMMENDED VIDEO More than 260 people were killed in attacks on Kenscoff and Carrefour earlier this year, according to the U.N. political mission in Haiti. Haitian police are working alongside a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police to repel gangs, although they have struggled in their efforts. The mission is underfunded and only has some 1,000 personnel out of the 2,500 envisioned. More than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year, with gang violence leaving more than one million people homeless, according to the U.N. Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors Crime Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs
Winnipeg Free Press
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers and 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of the capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs trying to seize full control of Haiti have killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians who worked with law enforcement to protect their communities, an official said Thursday. Lionel Lazarre, spokesman for Haiti's National Police, told Radio Caraïbes that two soldiers and four civilians were killed in Kenscoff, a once peaceful community on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Two other soldiers and an undetermined number of civilians were killed in the community of Pacot inside the capital, he said. On Wednesday night, the government said that at least four police officers and armed civilians from the community of Canapé-Vert, one of the few neighborhoods not controlled by gangs, were killed in the attacks. In videos posted on social media, gunmen are seen mutilating several bodies and picking up severed heads as trophies, saying, 'We got the dogs.' Haiti's transitional presidential council and the prime minister's office condemned the attacks in separate statements and said that multiple people were injured. 'The government reaffirms that the fight against insecurity remains its top priority,' the office said. Gangs that control at least 85% of Port-au-Prince have launched recent attacks on previously peaceful areas that police and armed residents are trying to protect. More than 260 people were killed in attacks on Kenscoff and Carrefour earlier this year, according to the U.N. political mission in Haiti. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. Haitian police are working alongside a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police to repel gangs, although they have struggled in their efforts. The mission is underfunded and only has some 1,000 personnel out of the 2,500 envisioned. More than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year, with gang violence leaving more than one million people homeless, according to the U.N.
Associated Press
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers and 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of the capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs trying to seize full control of Haiti have killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians who worked with law enforcement to protect their communities, an official said Thursday. Lionel Lazarre, spokesman for Haiti's National Police, told Radio Caraïbes that two soldiers and four civilians were killed in Kenscoff, a once peaceful community on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Two other soldiers and an undetermined number of civilians were killed in the community of Pacot inside the capital, he said. On Wednesday night, the government said that at least four police officers and armed civilians from the community of Canapé-Vert, one of the few neighborhoods not controlled by gangs, were killed in the attacks. In videos posted on social media, gunmen are seen mutilating several bodies and picking up severed heads as trophies, saying, 'We got the dogs.' Haiti's transitional presidential council and the prime minister's office condemned the attacks in separate statements and said that multiple people were injured. 'The government reaffirms that the fight against insecurity remains its top priority,' the office said. Gangs that control at least 85% of Port-au-Prince have launched recent attacks on previously peaceful areas that police and armed residents are trying to protect. More than 260 people were killed in attacks on Kenscoff and Carrefour earlier this year, according to the U.N. political mission in Haiti. Haitian police are working alongside a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police to repel gangs, although they have struggled in their efforts. The mission is underfunded and only has some 1,000 personnel out of the 2,500 envisioned. More than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year, with gang violence leaving more than one million people homeless, according to the U.N.
