After weeks of gang violence, residents of Delmas 30 are slowly making their way back to their neighborhood, only to find a landscape transformed by destruction. Charred homes, looted shops, and bullet-scarred walls serve as reminders of the battles fought in their streets. For many, the return is bittersweet—relief at surviving and reclaiming their homes, but grief at the loss of livelihoods and community landmarks. Amid the devastation, some families are already beginning the difficult work of rebuilding
This morning, armed gangs allegedly launched an attack on Fort Jacques. Clashes later erupted in Greffin, where brigadiers engaged with the gangs, heightening tension in the area. In Haut-Greffin, Lespinas, Duvivier, and Fort Jacques, several houses were reportedly set on fire by gangs, according to early reports.
During a coordinated police operation at Téléco in Kenscoff, law enforcement forces killed several armed gang members and seized weapons and other materials. The engagement followed a broader offensive aimed at reclaiming strategic zones under gang control. The authorities’ swift response helped reassert control over the area and disrupt the gangs’ communications infrastructure.
Families in Solino cautiously revisited their houses after weeks of violence and displacement. Many found their homes damaged or looted, highlighting the deep toll ongoing insecurity has taken on the community.
Armed gangs vandalized and looted College Jean XXIII, leaving the school heavily damaged. Classrooms, offices, and equipment were ransacked, reflecting the wider impact of insecurity on education in Port-au-Prince.
After weeks of gang violence, residents of Delmas 30 are slowly making their way back to their neighborhood, only to find a landscape transformed by destruction. Charred homes, looted shops, and bullet-scarred walls serve as reminders of the battles fought in their streets. For many, the return is bittersweet—relief at surviving and reclaiming their homes, but grief at the loss of livelihoods and community landmarks. Amid the devastation, some families are already beginning the difficult work of rebuilding
This morning, armed gangs allegedly launched an attack on Fort Jacques. Clashes later erupted in Greffin, where brigadiers engaged with the gangs, heightening tension in the area. In Haut-Greffin, Lespinas, Duvivier, and Fort Jacques, several houses were reportedly set on fire by gangs, according to early reports.
During a coordinated police operation at Téléco in Kenscoff, law enforcement forces killed several armed gang members and seized weapons and other materials. The engagement followed a broader offensive aimed at reclaiming strategic zones under gang control. The authorities’ swift response helped reassert control over the area and disrupt the gangs’ communications infrastructure.
Families in Solino cautiously revisited their houses after weeks of violence and displacement. Many found their homes damaged or looted, highlighting the deep toll ongoing insecurity has taken on the community.
Armed gangs vandalized and looted College Jean XXIII, leaving the school heavily damaged. Classrooms, offices, and equipment were ransacked, reflecting the wider impact of insecurity on education in Port-au-Prince.