Haiti: Police and “Barbecue” gang fight fierce battles in Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince – Units of the Haitian National Police and the armed gangs of the powerful Jimmy Cherizier, alias ‘Barbecue,’ are engaged in violent clashes tonight at their base at Delmas 6, in the center of the capital.
According to some versions, there are several dead and wounded in the ranks of the armed groups as a result of these confrontations.

In the area of Bas Delmas, where panic reigns at the moment, bursts of automatic weapons can be heard.

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Until the outbreak of this situation, Friday had been relatively calm after the gangs resumed their attacks in various parts of the city on Thursday.

Since the end of February, there has been an escalation of violence in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, where armed groups have been attacking public and private institutions and businesses.

In recent days, the two main prisons in Port-au-Prince were also attacked, allowing the escape of some 3,000 prisoners, including members and leaders of armed gangs.

The gangs also tried to attack the National Palace and set fire to the Ministry of Interior but failed in their attempts.

Last Monday, an agreement was reached for the creation of a presidential transitional council, after the implementation of which Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry will resign from office, as announced in a message to the nation from Puerto Rico.

This transitional council must agree to appoint a new prime minister and prepare for the holding of presidential elections.