Haitian Police Kill 16 Suspected Gang Members in Anti-Gang Sweep

Haitian police conducted anti-gang raids in Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, killing 16 suspected gang members as part of broader efforts to reclaim gang-controlled areas; despite these actions, armed groups still dominate much of the capital, with violence in 2024–2025 causing thousands of deaths and displacing about 1.4 million people. UN reporting highlights severe impacts on children, including exploitation and violence, underscoring a deepening humanitarian and security crisis.