Mass Exodus in Port-au-Prince as Gang Violence Escalates

Chaos erupted in the Solino neighborhood of Haiti’s capital on Thursday, as residents fled their homes to escape an escalating confrontation between gang members and police. 
The area, once a rare stronghold of relative calm, has now succumbed to the violent grip of gangs amid the nation’s worsening security and political crises.

Families were seen hastily packing their belongings—mattresses, furniture, and other essentials—into vehicles or carrying them on foot as they evacuated en masse. The conflict, centered around a coalition of gangs known as Viv Ansanm, has left Solino residents caught in a violent crossfire. Over the past several days, gang members and law enforcement have been engaged in fierce battles, displacing hundreds.

"We barely made it out," said Jean-Jean Pierre, a 52-year-old resident who carried his young son to safety amid the turmoil. “I’ve lived here for 40 years, and I’ve never seen it this bad.”

The violence comes in the wake of heightened political instability. Tensions surged on Sunday after Haiti’s transitional council, tasked with restoring democratic order, abruptly dismissed interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry. The dismissal has intensified political infighting, further destabilizing a nation that has not held elections since 2016, largely due to rampant gang control and insecurity.

Gangs have extended their influence across much of Port-au-Prince, leaving only a few neighborhoods unaffected until now. The Solino exodus marks yet another grim milestone in Haiti’s ongoing crisis, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention and sustainable solutions to restore order and protect citizens from escalating violence.

As the situation unfolds, residents remain uncertain about their future, with many fearing they may never return to their homes.

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