At least 70 people killed and 30 injured in Haiti gang attack

The Guardian - World News Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM

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At least 70 killed, 30 wounded in Haiti gang attack, rights group says

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A gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people and injuries to 30 others, according to a human rights group, significantly higher than initial official reports. The attack, carried out by the Gran Grif gang in the Jean-Denis area, forced nearly 6,000 people to flee their homes. The UN has condemned the violence, highlighting the severity of Haiti's security situation, which has seen increasing gang-related conflict and displacement. The Artibonite region, a key agricultural area, has experienced escalating violence as gang activity spreads beyond Port-au-Prince. The US has designated Gran Grif and Viv Ansanm as terrorist organizations and offered rewards for information on their financial activities, while Haitian security forces, supported by international missions, continue operations against gangs controlling much of the capital.

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Armed members of the Gran Grif gang attacked the Jean-Denis area at approximately 3am on Sunday.

factual — local civil protection authorities100% confidence

Police initially reported 16 dead and 10 injured.

statistic — Police100% confidence

More than a million people have been displaced by the conflict with gangs.

statistic90% confidence

The attack followed UN reports that more than 2,000 people were recently displaced by armed raids in nearby Verrettes.

statistic — UN reports90% confidence

At least 70 people have been killed and 30 injured during an attack in Haiti’s Artibonite region.

statistic — Collective Defending Human Rights group80% confidence

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United States ×240% Viv Ansanm 40% Collective Defending Human Rights 50% Port-au-Prince 50% UN ×360% Gran Grif ×270% Artibonite ×380% Haiti ×590%

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gang attack 100% haiti 90% violence 80% death toll 70% displaced people 60% human rights 60% security situation 50% artibonite 50% food insecurity 40%