Port-au-Prince, Haiti, witnessed a harrowing massacre over the weekend, with at least 184 people brutally killed in what authorities believe to be a gang-orchestrated attack. The violence, reportedly led by gang leader Monel Felix, infamously known as "Mikano," was allegedly in retaliation against Voodoo practitioners whom he blamed for the death of his son.
The gruesome attack in Cite Soleil, one of Haiti's poorest and most gang-ridden areas, specifically targeted the elderly. Victims were reportedly tortured and mutilated, sparking widespread horror and international condemnation. The United Nations described the act as "unspeakable violence," adding to the grim tally of 5,000 gang-related deaths recorded in the country this year.
Haiti remains mired in political instability following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Despite efforts to stabilize the nation, including the establishment of a transitional council, gangs continue to assert dominance, plunging the country deeper into chaos and despair.
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