The locality of Jean-Denis, in the Artibonite department, was the scene of an attack of rare violence on March 28 and 29. While the situation remains unclear, human tolls vary considerably according to sources, illustrating the difficulties in establishing an accurate count.
In the face of this new outbreak of violence, the international community reacted quickly.
The United States Embassy in Haiti expressed deep sorrow over these events, offering condolences to the families of the victims. It strongly condemned the gangs labeled as terrorists, denouncing acts carried out without respect for human life or dignity. Washington also reaffirmed its support for the National Police of Haiti (PNH) as well as the Gang Suppression Force (FRG), mentioning a forthcoming reinforcement of security capacities.
For its part, the French Embassy condemned “with the utmost firmness” this deadly attack, recalling that the gang