Gang Massacre in Haiti: Leader Sanctioned by U.S., U.N.

A brutal gang massacre in Pont-Sondé, Haiti, led by the Gran Grif gang, resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people and displaced over 6,000 residents. The attack, which took place under cover of night, involved the gang using firearms and knives to murder families, including women, children, and the elderly. This violence was reportedly in retaliation against locals suspected of supporting a vigilante group that had resisted the gang's extortion efforts. The U.S. and U.N. have sanctioned the gang leader, Luckson Elan, citing his role in perpetuating violence in the region. Haiti's Prime Minister, Garry Conille, is seeking international security assistance following the attack. Survivors have fled to nearby areas, facing uncertain futures, with many finding temporary shelter with relatives or in public spaces.