HAITI Haitian gang attacked a village, killing several dozen civilians. A short video shows the aftermath, with gang members walking triumphantly among the dead. Their exact motive is not yet known.
The situation in Haiti is one of the most critical in the world. Some travelers and locals describe the country as a place that has lost its soul. Armed gangs control most of the territory in the capital, and they are better equipped than the local police. Gang influence is also huge outside the capital.
Attacks on civilians like this are not very common, but neither are they exceptional. The reasons are usually: control of territory and resources, extortion of the population, political pressure, or revenge.
