Marchand-Dessalines under gang control for six months

The establishment of the Kokorat San Ras and Gran Grif gangs has led to school closures, interruptions in economic activities, and looting of businesses. Families have been forced to leave their homes to escape security threats.

According to Juno7, several local sources indicate that tensions have emerged between Kokorat San Ras and Gran Grif since their arrival in the commune. However, no major confrontation has been confirmed at the time of writing the article.

The presence of armed men has also led to the destruction of the local police station last May, resulting in a significant decrease in security efforts in the region. Despite this, Juno7 reports that the Haitian National Police still maintains a limited presence in Baryè Batchou.

Many residents interviewed by Juno7 express a desire to return home as soon as security conditions improve. For now, they remain scattered in other parts of the country, including Gonaïves and Saint-Marc, waiting for a safer future for their community.