In brief
A human rights organization has reported that over 110 individuals were slaughtered in a violent attack in the Wharf Jeremie area of Cité Soleil, Port-au-Prince, with evidence pointing to targeted killings of elderly voodoo practitioners. The attack reportedly stems from a gang leader's personal vendetta linked to beliefs about witchcraft affecting his son’s health. The violence marks a significant escalation amid ongoing turmoil in the region. The situation for residents remains precarious as gangs continue to exert control over parts of the city, leading to fears and insecurity among communities.
More than 100 individuals were killed in a massacre in the Wharf Jeremie area of Cité Soleil, one of the poorest neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The National Human Rights Defense Network noted that the violence, which erupted on Friday, appears to have targeted older practitioners of voodoo. This brutal incident is said to be the result of a personal vendetta from a gang leader who blamed witchcraft for the death of his son. The violence highlights the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, where multiple gangs have increasingly banded together to challenge government authority, resulting in widespread chaos and fear among civilians. Local residents and human rights groups are calling for urgent international attention and assistance as the crisis deepens.
