Why Lascahobas's Takeover by Armed Gangs Could Be a Significant Step Toward the Country's Surrender

Following the takeover of the commune of Croix-des-Bouquets, armed gangs quickly seized control of a large portion of the commune of Ganthier. About a year ago, the “400 Mawozo” gang set fire to the Ganthier police station and destroyed other buildings in the town center. On Friday, May 23, 2025, the Malpasse customs post, located in Fonds-Parisien, a communal section of Ganthier, fell under the control of heavily armed individuals who set up a ransom checkpoint there.

Armed gangs have not limited their conquest to the