The United States has sanctioned gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier and two former members of President Jovenel Moïse’s administration, Fednel Monchery and Joseph Pierre Richard Duplan, for orchestrating the 2018 La Saline massacre.
Haiti, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup
At least one dead, four injured in latest Bel Air shooting
Bandits shot five people in Bel Air, Port-au-Prince over the weekend. One died and the other four were transported to the hospital.
Haiti, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup
G9 members exchange shots with rival gang in Bel Air
G9 Family and Allies engaged in a shooting battle with members from a opposite gang in Bel Air, Port-au-Prince to avenge the murder of two of their gangmates on Sunday evening.
Special Reports
As Haiti burns, government adds kindling or turns blind eye
Babies shot dead, gangland massacres, murders and beatings mark prolonged period of mayhem not seen since era of coups.
Haiti, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup
Bandits set houses on fire again in Bel Air
Bandits set on fire several houses in Bel Air, Port-au-Prince and fired gunshots into the air on Sunday. It’s the latest incident in a string of such violence over the past several months.
Haiti, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup
Political party donates hygiene kits, other supplies to Bel Air victims
Movement of the Third Voice in Haiti (MTV Haiti) has donated toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, chlorine, disinfectant products and other hygiene…
Haiti, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup
Haitians protest against holding new elections
Just two days after Haiti President Jovenel Moise named the new Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) of nine members, Port-au-Prince residents took to the streets on Sunday to protest against a new election.
Haiti, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup
Haiti PM: Helping during Bel Air massacre could have hurt more people
Haiti’s Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe said authorities chose not to help Bel Air massacre victims because sending in the police to confront the gangs involved would have been worse for residents.
Haiti, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup
Haitian police drive armed bandits out of Bel Air
In response to reports of armed bandits entering Bel Air, Haitian police on Wednesday went into the neighborhood and shot at the brigands until they left.
Haiti, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup
Bel Air residents go after area gang with help from rival gang
High view of Bel Air, Port-au-Prince. Photo credit: Evens Legrand