Haitian leader vows to combat gang violence amid protests
- Protesters clashed with police in Port-au-Prince, expressing their demands for safety amid rising gang violence.
- The transitional presidential council announced plans for increased measures to combat gangs following public outcry.
- The ongoing violence has displaced tens of thousands, highlighting a critical humanitarian crisis in Haiti.
Haiti has recently experienced a significant surge in gang violence, prompting thousands of protesters to take to the streets of Port-au-Prince. On Wednesday, gunfire erupted as demonstrators clashed with police outside government offices, marking the largest protest since the installation of the current transitional government. Protesters expressed their discontent over the deteriorating security situation, with gangs reportedly controlling about 85% of the capital and causing significant harm to residents. This unrest has forced over 60,000 people to flee their homes in just one month according to the U.N. In response to these protests and the escalating violence, Fritz Alphonse Jean, leader of Haiti’s transitional presidential council, addressed the nation to announce a series of measures aimed at addressing the surge in gang-related activities. He described the situation as one in which the country has