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Port-au-Prince.- Haitian gang chief Jimmy Cherizier, referred to as “Barbecue” and spokesperson for the Viv Ansanm armed coalition, urged residents to stay indoors beginning Monday so gangs can confront regulation enforcement with out civilians being caught within the crossfire. Via a message shared on social media, Cherizier requested transport unions, drivers, and households to remain residence, claiming the warning was meant to stop casualties as gangs put together to face the police.

His announcement follows a significant joint operation by the Haitian Nationwide Police, the Armed Forces, and the Gang Repression Drive towards the 400 Mawozo gang, which has lengthy managed areas north of Port-au-Prince. Authorities reported a number of gang members killed or injured and seized weapons, together with a Barrett rifle and heavy equipment used to wreck public infrastructure. Cherizier additionally warned mother and father to maintain youngsters inside, saying gangs wouldn’t be accountable for many who ignore the alert.