[Haiti] Riots: Violent demonstration

On 16 April 2025, in Petion Ville - Juvenat, Ouest, citizens demonstrated to demand that the authorities take measures to stop the widespread gang violence. Demonstrators set up burning barricades in different areas. Gunshots were also heard in the area (authorship unclarified). Mobilizations on the same claims were held in other neighborhoods across the capital as part of the Mercredi Noir initiative against insecurity (coded separately).

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

Haiti

Event type

riot

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