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

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 31, 2026 at 02:02 AM

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

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At least 70 people were reportedly killed and 30 wounded in an attack by gang members near Petite-Riviere in Haiti's Artibonite region, according to the Defenseurs Plus rights group. The attack, which began early Sunday and continued into Monday, targeted rural communities around Jean-Denis, with homes being set on fire. The violence has displaced an estimated 6,000 people. Conflicting reports exist, with official estimates initially reporting a lower death toll of around 16. The UN is monitoring the situation and calling for a thorough investigation. The attack is allegedly retaliation for attacks on the Gran Grif gang's base by a rival group. The Artibonite region, a vital agricultural area, has experienced increasing gang violence.

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Official estimates put the death toll at approximately 16.

statistic — official estimates100% confidence

Gang conflict has extended beyond the capital, Port-au-Prince.

factual90% confidence

The Defenseurs Plus rights group estimated that 6,000 people had been displaced by the violence.

statistic — Defenseurs Plus rights group80% confidence

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

statistic — Defenseurs Plus rights group80% confidence

The attack was a retaliation for attacks on the group’s base in Savien by a rival armed group.

quote — Luckson Elan (Gran Grif leader)70% confidence

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Jean-Denis 30% Collective to Save the Artibonite 40% Savien 40% Port-au-Prince 40% BINUH 50% Luckson Elan ×260% Petite-Riviere 60% UN 60% Gran Grif 70% Defenseurs Plus ×370% Artibonite ×380% Haiti ×590%

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gang attack 90% violence 70% death toll 70% human rights 60% armed groups 60% artibonite region 50% gang conflict 50% displaced people 50% security response 50%