Fire at the Gantye Police Station: Gangs defying the state of emergency of Leblanc-Conille. And if the gangs were ordered to act in this way, it would justify the prolonged presence of the occupying forces on the ground.”, argues a human rights leader. Ganthier, Haiti – In the early morning of Sunday, July 21, 2024, the ‘400 Mawozo’, gangs that control the commune of Ganthier, set fire to the police station, according to information reported by several online media and confirmed by a Haitian police official, contacted by Rezo Nòdwès.
The attack caused a mass exodus of residents, who were forced to flee to the surrounding woods due to the cut roads. The absence of police, army and any other security forces left the population without protection or support.
Although Gantye is not among the 14 municipalities placed under a state of emergency, this situation raises questions about the possible inclusion of this municipality in the list. However, one question remains: what concrete measures have been taken for the municipalities already under a state of emergency?
The response of the authorities seems to be limited to speeches and symbolic demonstrations of force. Parades, declarations and struggles for power and personal interests dominate the political scene. Verbal confrontations are frequent and preparations for the ” elections-selections”, often seen as a way to retain power without real change, are multiplying.
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