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Gang war in Haiti
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Event war Americas

Haitian Gang War

2020 CE – 2026 CE

After the assassination of President Moïse in 2021, armed gangs seized control of 90% of Port-au-Prince. Over 5,600 were killed in 2024 alone.

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Civil conflict over control of Port-au-Prince

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Conflict · Americas

Haitian Gang War

2020 CE – 2026 CE

After the assassination of President Moïse in 2021, armed gangs seized control of 90% of Port-au-Prince. Over 5,600 were killed in 2024 alone. The UN authorized a gang suppression force in late 2025 as the crisis deepened.

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