Chaos broke out on the streets of Carrefour-Feuilles on Tuesday in Haiti with thousands of residents fleeing on foot, some crammed into cars, others on motorcycles.
According to reports by The Associated Press, the situation on the ground is tense with approximately 3,120 people having fled the district and more are likely to follow – an estimate by the Haitian Civil Protection Department.
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Officials say this gang-ridden neighborhood near the capital is regularly attacked by a gang led by Renel Destina aka Ti Lapli.
The UN issued this statement a few days ago saying:
We have an update on Haiti, where our colleagues from UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) say there is an alarming spike in kidnappings of children and women, with nearly 300 cases confirmed in the first six months of the year. They say this is almost equal to the total number documented in 2022, and close to three times more than in 2021. In many cases, kidnapped children and women are used for financial or tactical gains. UNICEF urgently calls for the immediate release and safe return of all those who have been kidnapped in Haiti.
Beyond its initial crisis response, the agency plays an important role to support the children and victims who survive these kidnappings. Working alongside partners, UNICEF ensures access to medical care, psychosocial support, and safe spaces where children can begin the process of healing and recovery. As a reminder, an estimated 5.2 million people, or close to half of the entire population, require humanitarian assistance in Haiti, including almost 3 million children.
Word on the development of the International Security Force is pending.
