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iciHaiti - Insecurity: More than 3,000 people have fled Carrefour-Feuilles
16/08/2023 06:40:52

More than 3,000 people fled Carrefour-Feuilles south of Port-au-Prince (provisional figure communicated by the Directorate of Civil Protection) taking with them as they can the few goods they possess, their neighborhood had been under attack for several days by members of a Grande Ravine gang led by Renel Destina alias "Ti Lapli" actively wanted by the National Police of Haiti and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Federal Police (FBI). The gang seeking to take control of this area.

Residents report that members of this gang have looted and burned down homes, causing injuries and several deaths. Others say gang members have taken over some homes.

On Monday, the police authorities confirmed that they had received death reports which could not yet be verified due to the activities of the gang...

The PNH has reinforced its presence at Carrefour Feuille, "armoured vehicles have been deployed with the specialized units Swat and UDMO", indicated Commissioner Garry Desrosiers, spokesperson for the PNH. However, despite the deployment of the police in Carrefour-Feuilles, heavy gunfire was reported on Tuesday August 14 as residents continue to flee their neighborhoods...

TB/ iciHaiti