According to the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH), Mr. Monel “Mikano” Felix, leader of the Wharf Jeremie gang, ordered the violent attack following accusations of “sorcery” by elders in the Cite Soleil area. “make your child sick. Soon after, Wharf Jeremie gang members staged a fight with machetes, killing at least 60 people on December 6 and an additional 50 on December 7. According to Reuters, citing witness statements, many bodies were burned in the streets, including several young men who died while trying to save people.
Haitian armed forces patrol Port-au-Prince on December 9, 2024
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on December 9 condemned the massacre in Haiti and called on the country’s authorities to conduct an investigation and hold those involved accountable before the law. Mr. Guterres also called on UN member states to provide the necessary financial and logistical support to help the Haitian National Police Force respond to gang violence in the country.
Last October, the Gran Grif gang claimed responsibility for the murder of at least 115 people in Pont-Sonde (Haiti) in retaliation for local people helping a self-defense group prevent road tolls. The above situation has pushed the Haitian people into hardship and poverty.
Criminal gangs massacred civilians, Haitian prime minister went abroad to ask for help
Meanwhile, the Haitian government is struggling to deal with the increasing prevalence of gangs in and outside the capital Port-au-Prince, political division and lack of security support resources. In November, Haiti’s Transitional Council (CPT) deposed former Prime Minister Garry Conille after 5 months in power and appointed Alix Didier Fils-Aime – a businessman – to replace him. The above event further raises concerns about the uncertain future of Haitian politics as violence in this country is increasing.
