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Gang Escalating gang violence in Haiti's Artibonite region
In the Gang violence in Haiti’s Artibonite region of Haiti, specifically the Dosny area of Gros-Morne, gang members from has intensified following a retaliatory attack by the Kokorat San Ras group launched a retaliatory attack that in the Dosny area of Gros-Morne. That incident, which left at least 11 people dead and caused the burning of homes. The violence homes, followed a security operation by the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF), which included a Sri Lankan unit targeting illegal gang toll points. In the aftermath, (GSF). UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Amnesty International condemned the attack. Amnesty International’s killings, with Americas Director, Director Ana Piquer, urged Piquer urging authorities to investigate the killings to and ensure effective protection for the population. In mid-October 2026, violence surged further within the department. In Saint-Marc, armed groups launched an attack on October 19, reportedly seizing control of parts of the city center, including the Morne Fort and Crête-à-Pierrot areas. Concurrently, the “Gran Grif” gang has intensified activities in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite. Armed men in that area have reportedly erected barricades in sectors such as Rue Capois and Quatorzième to restrict movement and security interventions, amid fears they may target the local police station. The incident ongoing instability underscores a broader trend of gang violence expanding beyond Port-au-Prince. Amidst this instability and a humanitarian crisis requiring $880 million in aid, aid to assist 4.2 million people, the UN Security Council has adopted Resolution 2829, extending the GSF mandate for six months until March 31, 2027.