July 25, 2025

Two Soldiers Killed in Delmas 30 During a Deadly Attack by the Gang Viv Ansanm

February 26, 2025

Two Haitian soldiers were shot dead on the night of February 25, 2025, during a bloody attack by the gang Viv Ansanm in Delmas 30. The victims, identified as Éric Jean and Kempès Basille, were brothers, according to sources close to the family. This latest loss brings the number of soldiers killed by criminal groups to three in just two weeks, highlighting the vulnerability of security forces in the face of rising insecurity.

The deadly offensive was not limited to the military, as several other residents of the area also lost their lives to the assailants’ gunfire. The attack triggered widespread panic, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes in hopes of escaping the violence. The rapid expansion of gangs in this part of the capital underscores the inability of security forces to halt their advance and reclaim lost territories.

The municipality of Delmas, increasingly targeted by armed groups, seems abandoned to its fate as authorities struggle to respond effectively. The lack of coordinated action between the police and the military exacerbates the distress of residents, who watch helplessly as criminals progressively take control of their neighborhood.

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