Welcome to the latest update on the situation in Haiti, where tragedy has struck once again. In a heartbreaking turn of events, two nuns from the Order of Saint Teresa, Evanette Onezaire and Jeanne Voltaire, have lost their lives in the Central Department region. This devastating loss comes as the Vivre Ensemble coalition, a powerful alliance of street gangs, launches a violent offensive in response to the Transitional Council’s attempts to restore order in the town of Mirabalais.
The President of the Transitional Council, Fritz Alphonse Jean, has declared that Haiti is now at war, highlighting the gravity of the crisis facing the nation. The recent attack on Mirabalais by the Vivre Ensemble gang coalition has left the town under their control, despite efforts by security forces to intervene.
The escalating violence has driven residents to flee in fear, seeking refuge in nearby villages. Tragically, the two nuns are among the five reported casualties of the ongoing conflict. The Archbishop of Port-au-Prince has confirmed their identities, adding to the growing list of innocent lives lost to senseless violence in Haiti.
With a population of 200,000, Mirabalais has been a frequent target of gang assaults. The recent offensive is believed to be in retaliation to the Transitional Council’s crackdown on criminal groups. The town’s strategic significance, housing the University Hospital and serving as a vital junction for major roadways, has made it a key battleground in the struggle for control.
The United Nations has issued a plea for urgent action to restore peace and security in Haiti, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and uphold democratic governance. International concern is mounting as the crisis deepens, with reports of widespread violence and chaos gripping the nation.
In response to the deteriorating situation, protests have erupted in the capital, with calls for the government coalition to step down due to its failure to secure the country. Clashes between protesters and authorities have further escalated the violence, leading to armed attacks on government buildings.
The latest data from the UN paints a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, with thousands dead and displaced due to the ongoing conflict. Urgent international intervention is now more crucial than ever as the nation teeters on the brink of collapse.
