Bodies pile up as gangs rampage through Haiti's capital

Gang violence has struck Haiti, with armed gangs causing havoc in affluent neighborhoods, resulting in numerous deaths. The violence has been ongoing since the end of February, leading to a grim situation in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Recent attacks have raised concerns about the persistence of gang violence, despite Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s pledge to resign once a transitional council is formed. The situation is further complicated by a power company reporting the destruction of substations and the theft of crucial equipment, leaving parts of the capital without electricity. Efforts are being made by Caribbean leaders to establish a transitional council to address the crisis, although there have been obstacles in finalizing its composition. Additionally, the deployment of a UN-backed police force from Kenya to combat the gangs has been postponed. In an attempt to combat the escalating violence, Haiti has extended a nighttime curfew through to 20 March.

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