The police have not yet released comprehensive details regarding the incident. However, a local gang leader, Johnson (Izo) André, associated with the Viv Ansanm gang coalition, claimed responsibility through social media. In response, Haiti's Prime Minister condemned the attack as a "heinous act" against an institution committed to health and life, underscoring the broader implications for societal stability.
Eyewitness Jephte Bazil, a reporter from Machann Zen Haïti, remarked on the shock of the events as gunfire continued in the background during his call from a nearby hospital. Video footage from the scene showed a grim sight, with bloodstained floors and bodies lying motionless.
As the situation unfolds, it raises pressing questions about the safety of journalists and citizens in Haiti, where gang influence has surged in recent years, leading to increased violence and instability. The government faces mounting pressure to provide security and restore order amidst this humanitarian crisis.
Haitians across the nation now fear for their safety, as the rampant gang violence continues to pose significant challenges to public health and safety, amplifying calls for international support and intervention.
Eyewitness Jephte Bazil, a reporter from Machann Zen Haïti, remarked on the shock of the events as gunfire continued in the background during his call from a nearby hospital. Video footage from the scene showed a grim sight, with bloodstained floors and bodies lying motionless.
As the situation unfolds, it raises pressing questions about the safety of journalists and citizens in Haiti, where gang influence has surged in recent years, leading to increased violence and instability. The government faces mounting pressure to provide security and restore order amidst this humanitarian crisis.
Haitians across the nation now fear for their safety, as the rampant gang violence continues to pose significant challenges to public health and safety, amplifying calls for international support and intervention.
