Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds

Event overview

Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds

Updated yesterday
Washington Times
Al Jazeera
2 articles2 sources
Summary

Residents of the Cite Soleil neighborhood in Haiti's capital protested Tuesday, demanding government protection after gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

What this means

This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Al Jazeera, Washington Times.

Original reporting (2)
Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds
Washington Times
Washington Times
Leaning right
5/12/2026

Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds

PORT-AU-PRINCE , Haiti — Residents of the Cite Soleil neighborhood in Haiti’s capital protested Tuesday, demanding government protection after gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend. Roselaine Jean-Pierre , 67, was among two dozen people who gathered at an intersection in Cite.

Photos: Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Leaning left
5/13/2026

Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital

Residents of the Cite Soleil neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince have taken to the streets to demand government protection after a new surge of gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend. Protesters said on Tuesday they had witnessed people being killed in Cite Soleil in recent days.