Haiti Gangs Attack Food-Producing Region, 70 Dead

0:00On April 1st, armed gangs ramped up attacks in Haiti's Artibonai region, the country's main food-producing area. Over the weekend, the Grand Griff gang hit John Deny Hard, leaving around 70 bodies according to rights groups like R&D-DH and Defense Plus. That's way higher than the official count of about 16 dead. Rights monitors say another 30 folks got wounded, including babies, pregnant women, teens, and an 80-year-old man. The attackers pulled back Monday, but repositioned Tuesday, near Pont-Benoire, and aimed at Martian desolines about 12 miles north. Locals say self-defense groups lack the guns to fight back properly. They trusted the brigades for protection after weeks of threats, but those groups bailed when the assault hit. Police rolled in with armored vehicles, but only stayed hours before pulling out, citing busted equipment and delays from the Capitol. Those online show Grand Griff allies from the Cokerat St. Ross gang handing out cash to folks in Martian desolines.

1:02National police launched ops across Artibonai Tuesday to push back. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Alex D.D.A. Philz, Aimee, met a UN team to speed up their security mission, which has been short on gear, troops, and cash. The violence shows no signs of letting up as gangs control the nights. Global news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters worldwide.