At least three journalists and a police officer were killed in an attack on Haiti’s largest public hospital in Port-au-Prince. The gunmen opened fire during a briefing to announce the hospital’s reopening, which was seen as a major step towards stability in the country.
Haiti has been plagued by gang violence since 2021, with estimated 85% of the city under control of gangs. The UN says over 5,000 people have been killed in violence this year alone. The government has promised to take action against those responsible for the attack, which was claimed by the Viv Ansanm gang alliance.
Two journalists, Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean, were among those killed, along with a police officer whose identity was not released. Several others were wounded in the attack, including photojournalist Dieugo André, who witnessed the violence and said it felt like a “terrible movie”.
The hospital’s reopening has been seen as a positive development for Haiti, but the attack highlights the ongoing threat of gang violence. The government and international community have promised to take action against those responsible, but the situation remains fragile.
Haiti is still reeling from the assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, which sparked a wave of violence and instability. The country is now on the verge of collapse, with many calling for urgent action to address the gang violence and restore stability.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2vpdnd2jmo