Arr, scurvy dogs be pillagin' an' plunderin' a village in Haiti for 4 days, an' folks be dreadin' the spread o' their mischief!
2024-01-18
Arr, ye scurvy dogs be runnin' amok in Solino, a grand neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, where many a law enforcement be residin'. The landlubbers be quakin' in their boots, fearin' the mayhem be spreadin' like wildfire across the entire city!
Gang members have launched a relentless attack on Solino, a key community in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, that is home to many police officers. The raid has been ongoing for four days, and residents are concerned that the violence will spread throughout the city. The sound of automatic weapons can be heard, and thick black smoke rises from the neighborhood as terrified residents call for help. One unidentified caller pleads, “If police don’t come, we are dying today!” Street vendor Lita Saintil describes her escape from Solino, witnessing homes being torched and discovering several bodies along the way.The attack on Solino is a turning point for the gangs, which are estimated to control up to 80% of Port-au-Prince. Last year alone, they killed almost 4,000 people and kidnapped 3,000 more, overwhelming the police force. If Solino falls, gangs will gain access to previously peaceful neighborhoods, causing further chaos. Haiti's National Police have deployed officers to Solino to track down and arrest the armed individuals behind the attack. Nearby communities have started erecting barricades to prevent the gangs from entering.
The ongoing violence has sparked fear among parents, who are rushing to pick up their children from schools in Port-au-Prince. With public transportation disrupted and tires burning everywhere, they are uncertain about how to navigate the city. Haiti is still awaiting the deployment of a foreign armed force, led by Kenya, to help combat the gang violence. However, the deployment has been delayed due to a court order, with a ruling expected on January 26.