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A fuel truck entering Gonaïves crashed and exploded on the bridge, causing several casualties. The powerful blast sparked panic in the area as flames and smoke filled the scene. Emergency services are on-site, but the exact number of victims is still unknown.

Residents were seen fleeing through Santo 18 on foot and by motorcycle, carrying bags and personal belongings. The sudden displacement comes as police forces engage in heavy clashes with the 400 Mawozo gang in the area. Fearing for their safety, many locals are leaving their homes to escape the crossfire.

Residents in the Artibonite region have blocked National Road #1 in the Desoulye–Pont Sondé area, demanding that the DDA and Police Commissioner Altis dismantle the Gran Grif gang base in Savien. The population says the gang continues to terrorize communities and they will not back down until authorities take decisive action.

Residents of Lachapelle are fleeing across the Artibonite River to escape the advancing control of the “Taliban” gang. The group has reportedly taken over the area, forcing locals to abandon their homes in search of safety.

Armed individuals set fire to the police station in Lachapelle, escalating insecurity in the region. The attack highlights the growing reach of gangs into rural areas and the continued weakening of state infrastructure in the face of ongoing violence.

French Ambassador to Haiti, Antoine Michon, visited the commune of Kenscoff in a show of solidarity with Haitian authorities and civilians affected by gang violence. While the visit highlights France’s support, it also underscores the ongoing challenges Haiti faces, as diplomatic gestures alone cannot resolve the country’s deep-rooted security crisis.

Police forces, working alongside local brigadiers, successfully regained control of several neighborhoods in Carrefour-Feuilles that had been seized by the Viv Ansanm gang. Media outlets visiting the area reported extensive damage, with homes burned and destroyed by armed men during the gang’s occupation.

Gang leader Krisla appeared publicly in the streets of Carrefour, leading a large crowd in an anti-government protest. As he had previously announced, the demonstration was held to denounce what he calls the government’s mismanagement of the country. The event marks a bold new move by Krisla and raises serious concerns about gang influence in political mobilizations.