[Haiti] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 7 April 2025, in Mirebalais, Centre, for a second consecutive day, gang members fired shots and set fires in the downtown of Mirebalais. The criminals were identified as members of the Canaan Gang and the 400 Mawozo Gang. According to the mayor, there are people who have been killed and injured. This was part of an offensive orchestrated by the Viv Ansanm Gang aimed at taking control of Mirebalais. Between 31 March and 8 April, 19 civilians were killed in Mirebalais village. 19 fatalities split across four events. 1 coded here.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-07

Country

Haiti

Event type

violence

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