exasperated by the gangs, the population takes revenge by burning the suspects alive

In Port-au-Prince (Haiti), the ashes of a man are still smoking. He was stoned and then burned alive by an angry mob, who suspected himhave to belong to a gang. Many leave the premises hastily for fear of reprisals. “This place is not safe, there are a lot of shootings. They shoot everything and everyone“, testifies a man, a baby in his arms. In the city, punitive expeditions punctuate the days of certain districts.

At least 13 members burned alive in recent days

Residents, exasperated by the presence of these gangs, have decided to take the law into their own hands. At least 13 members have been burned alive in recent days. “If they want to come back, let them come back, but it won’t be easy. The people will fight“, assures a man. In the streets of Cité Soleil, the poorest district of the city, many are those who approve of these vengeful bloodbaths. All live in fear of gangs.