Gang Violence Escalates in Haiti: Multiple Fatalities, Displacement, and Hunger Crisis Loom

Gang violence in Haiti is spiraling out of control. With over 200,000 displaced and facing extreme hurricane risks, the country's future hangs in the balance.

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2025 October 5 . 2:25 AM

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Gang Violence Escalates in Haiti: Multiple Fatalities, Displacement, and Hunger Crisis Loom

Violent gang clashes in Lilavois, Port-au-Prince, over a new toll booth have resulted in multiple fatalities. Gangs now control over 28 zones in Haiti, according to a report by the Center for Analysis and Research in Human Rights (CARDH).

Gang violence has escalated in Haiti, with devastating consequences. In Mirebalais, a municipal market was set ablaze, causing significant economic losses for local merchants and families. The World Food Program (WFP) warns of a severe hunger crisis, with 2 million Haitians in need, including 8,500 at the worst level of hunger. WFP requires $46 million to prevent cuts to school meals and maintain emergency food stocks for the hurricane season.

Security forces face challenges in controlling gang activity. SWAT officer Esdras Hilaire was killed during an anti-gang operation in Port-au-Prince, marking the fourth police officer killed in less than two months. The Haitian National Police (PNH) launched an assault on gang stronghold Kraze Baryè, resulting in several soldier deaths, but gang leader Vitelhomme Innocent reportedly escaped.

The situation in Haiti remains dire. Over 200,000 displaced Haitians face extreme risk as hurricane season begins, living in flood-prone areas without proper shelter, drainage, or sanitation. Without structural security reform, Haiti risks falling entirely under criminal control.