December 23, 2024
On Friday, October 18, 2024, the community of Tabarre 27, located on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, was engulfed in a wave of terror as armed gangs took control of the area, spreading panic among the residents. From the early hours of the morning, these gangs escalated their criminal activities, forcing the suspension of all normal operations.
The residents of Tabarre 27 are living in fear, with businesses and schools shutting their doors. The main road connecting Carrefour Fleuriot to Carrefour Marassa is now impassable, cutting off this part of the capital from the rest of the city. The paralysis has extended to other neighborhoods like Solino, which is also plagued by endemic violence, further worsening the overall security situation in the metropolitan region.
Despite a police presence on the ground, authorities have struggled to restore order. Law enforcement efforts to control the situation have not been enough to reassure the residents, who continue to fear an escalation of violence. A forceful police intervention, involving an armored vehicle, managed to prevent the burning of the Roc Solide temple, though the criminals succeeded in setting fire to an adjacent plot of land owned by the church.
In response to the rising insecurity, there have been increasing calls for swift and decisive action from the authorities. The population of Tabarre 27, like many other neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, is demanding a return to safety and peace.