Radio Vision 2000

Frustrated by rising gang violence, residents of Desarmes have armed themselves with machetes to defend their community. Tensions are high as locals prepare to confront armed groups threatening the area.

the mayor of Laskawobas and members of the civil society organized a symbolic funeral in honor of #Fenel and #Brun, two self-defense members killed on October 13 during clashes with armed gangs. Earlier, Jeff “Gwo Lwa,” leader of the Taliban gang, announced plans to enter Laskawobas and record a public video, escalating tensions in the town.