From Martissant to Mirebalais: Criminal Gangs Advance Unhindered

When the criminal groups took full control of Martissant, one of the most densely populated neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince, on June 1, 2021, many believed it was an isolated act and that the bandits would stop there. Wrong! Since that date, the criminal groups have extended their tentacles and now occupy almost the entire capital. The communes bordering Port-au-Prince are also entirely or largely controlled by armed gangs, who are also attacking provincial towns such as Mirebalais on March 31, 2025.

Robenson Geffrard
Par Robenson Geffrard
31 Mar 2025 | Lecture : 7 min.

Criminal groups are at war with the population. In its latest report, which does not cover the year 2025, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) reports that between October 1 and December 31, 2024, at least 1,732 people were killed and 411 were injured due to violence by gangs, self-defense groups, and police operations. Since 2022, BINUH has recorded a total of more than 17,000 deaths and injuries.

Like an indelible stain, Tuesday, June 1, 2021, will forever remain etched in the minds and flesh of the residents of

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