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In the Petion-Ville suburb of Haiti's capital, suspected gang members faced vigilante justice, highlighting the nation's turmoil. Amidst political uncertainty, two suspects, including a leader named Makandal, were killed and set on fire. Reports suggest local involvement in the clash, reminiscent of past vigilante actions. Over 300 officials evacuated, signaling escalating unrest in the embattled nation.    #PetionVille #Haiti #Makandal #JimmyCherizier #HaitiCrisis #HaitiViolence #HaitiUnrest #PMArielHenry #Worldnews #GangsinHaiti #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.102~

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00:00 In the Pethion, Virey neighborhood in the outskirts of the Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince,

00:09 suspected gang members faced a violent reprisal highlighting a resurgence of vigilantism and

00:15 justice amid governmental absence.

00:18 The incident underscores Haiti's precarious political landscape, with the future uncertain

00:24 till now.

00:26 Several media reports indicate how the locals witnessed the gruesome scene as two suspects,

00:31 including a leader named Macandal, was targeted and their bodies were set ablaze.

00:36 Macandal's family was also targeted in the attack.

00:41 Reports also indicate the local involvement in the clash reminiscent of the previous vigilante

00:45 actions.

00:47 Last year's Boacalé movement saw Port-au-Prince residents taking matters into their own hands,

00:52 executing alleged gang members, and this time it is happening once again as the police and

00:57 the administrative force remains largely absent from the scene.

01:01 Earlier reports detailed at least 15 casualties in Pethion village, a hub of hotels and embassies.

01:08 Residents barricaded themselves as armed assailants struck, indicating a city besieged by violence.

01:15 The Pethion village's proximity to the recent threats from the gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue"

01:19 Béziers adds tension to the region as he has woed retaliation against hotels harbouring

01:24 the political figures.

01:27 Despite Prime Minister Ariel Henry's announced resignation, the violence has largely persisted

01:32 amid his absence from Haiti, with an interim government imposing a curfew.

01:37 The efforts to establish a transitional council is also facing challenges, with disagreement

01:42 over its composition.

01:43 Meanwhile, international evacuation signals an escalating unrest, with neighbourhoods

01:49 in the nation faring out foreign nationals.

01:52 Reports indicate that more than 300 embassy officials, including family members of the

01:57 nation like US, UK and even other European nations, have been evacuated from the country,

02:03 further illustrating the severity of the situation and the need for urgent action.

02:08 Haiti right now reels from displacement, death and lawlessness, with reports of atrocities

02:14 including rape and arson.

02:16 Food and medical shortages are set to exacerbate as the crisis worsens, leaving citizens in

02:22 dire straits.

02:23 Now, as the political factions vie for the control of the nation, ordinary Haitians are

02:28 bearing the brunt of this turmoil facing a bleak future amidst the chaos.

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