Gang Violence in Haiti Leaves 180 Dead

Over the weekend, nearly 200 people were killed in Cite Soleil, Haiti, in a massacre orchestrated by gang leader Monel 'Mikano' Felix, who believed voodoo practitioners were responsible for his child's illness. The attack targeted mostly elderly individuals; at least 110 victims were confirmed to be over 60 years old. The Haitian government has condemned this 'inhuman atrocity' and vowed to mobilize forces to apprehend those responsible. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also condemned the violence and called for a thorough investigation. This incident adds to the staggering death toll in Haiti, which has reached approximately 5,000 this year alone, amid a backdrop of worsening gang violence and instability. The situation reflects a broader crisis, with gangs gaining power and committing acts of extreme violence in impoverished areas like Cite Soleil.