A deadly clash between the Gran Grif gang and a vigilante group in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, Haiti, has left widespread destruction and an unknown number of casualties. The violence, which included burned homes and bodies left in the streets, reflects Haiti’s escalating gang crisis since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. As vigilante groups increasingly retaliate with brutal tactics, the conflict has intensified, further destabilizing communities already plagued by gang control and mass displacement.
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Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean
The death toll from Hurricane Melissa has climbed to 43 in Haiti and 32 in Jamaica, with thousands displaced and entire communities cut off by flooding and landslides. The U.S. has pledged $24 million in aid as relief efforts ramp up across the devastated Caribbean region.