Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A devastating wave of violence erupted in the Delmas 30 neighborhood as the notorious Viv Ansanm gang coalition launched a brutal attack, leaving at least 15 people dead. The attack, which began early Sunday at 1 a.m., sent shockwaves through the densely populated area, forcing hundreds of residents to flee for their lives.
According to residents who spoke to the Miami Herald, heavily armed gang members stormed the neighborhood, setting homes on fire and executing civilians in cold blood. Witnesses described scenes of horror as families were targeted inside their own homes, with gunfire echoing through the streets well into the following days.
By Tuesday, the streets of Port-au-Prince were filled with terrified families carrying what little they could salvage—mattresses, dining chairs, wooden bed frames, and even baby cribs—desperately seeking refuge. The attackers reportedly gained access through a gully running parallel to the Auto Route of Delmas, a vital roadway linking key areas of the city.
This attack is the latest in an ongoing battle for territorial control in the Haitian capital. Gang violence has surged in recent months, plunging the country into deeper instability. Armed groups have taken advantage of the weak security situation, expanding their influence and waging violent turf wars with impunity.
Despite growing international calls for intervention and peace, the crisis shows no signs of easing. With each attack, more families are displaced, and the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate.
As the world watches, Haiti remains trapped in a cycle of violence with little relief in sight. The country’s law enforcement, outmatched by heavily armed gangs, struggles to maintain order. The need for urgent international aid and security assistance is more critical than ever.
For now, the people of Delmas 30 mourn their lost loved ones and hope for a day when they can return home without fear.
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