Haiti Gang Boss Dead After Gun Battles in Port-au-Prince

There’s been yet more chaos and violence in Haiti as gangs and police engage in gun battles on the streets of Port-au-Prince.

One of the most recent gunfights resulted in the death of gang boss Ernst Julme, known as ‘Ti Greg’.

Julme was killed in the Petion-Ville neighbourhood of Haiti’s capital city.

The neighbourhood contains a number of upscale hotels and embassies, many of which have evacuated staff in recent days.

Julme was head of the 'Delmas 95’ gang, which was part of an alliance of gangs headed by Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier.

Haiti entered a state of emergency in early March after Cherizier called on gangs to unite and overthrow the government.

The conflict and ensuing chaos has led to widespread death and destruction across the country.

Julme’s death comes a day after the body of another gang leader known as ‘Makandal’ was dragged through the streets in a suspected vigilante killing. Powerful Haitian vigilante groups like ‘Bwa Kale’ are often just as violent as the gangs they’ve sworn to destroy.

Negotiations to form a new presidential transitional council have made some progress recently. But with gangs threatening politicians that might take part in the council, Haiti’s future remains uncertain.

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[donaldlong]

This place has never been a country, just a bunch of gangs...

[ዜናአማርኛ]

That is too sad for innocent civilians.

[cephardik]

How did those brand new machetes make it to Haiti? This is going to be gruesome. Lord come quickly

[jeffreywhite]

The Vigelanies are true Haitians. they are not running away! They are courageous and my heart is with them! ❤ 🙏

[Donald]

It’s been like this for more than 200 years, sadly.

[iandelmore]

Looks like chicago, Oakland Baltimore. Detroit. Whats the difference

[gbolahanfadeyi]

Are we black people cursed or what…How come we can’t get our act together ???.
From Africa to this part of the world, we are preoccupied suppressing and killing each other. When will this MADNESS end. It’s a shame.

[SOLDOZER]

I see they are working on Build Back Better in Haiti also.

[troleslayer]

I love how diverse haiti is. Wish America could be more like this shining gem of a country.

[drb]

If you know notice Barbecue does all the talking but he's never in the fight...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[rischio]

The people have lost trust in the government as they should

[SfKitty]

My goodness why can’t other countries leave countries

[teekey]

The first country that was freed from colonialist by the slaves.

[BIKELIFEAP]

Like if you came here cuz you thought BBQ got hit up😂😂 BBQ 🍖 😅😅

[taryntaryn]

They need a leader like Bukele. He handled El Salvador exactly as a strong leader should. We could use that in the US too.

[csth]

So sad, when there is already so much hardship for the everyday people.

[garyt-ofyb]

HOW MANY OF THESE PEOPLE DID BIDEN LET IN AMERICA?

[donjohnson]

Apparently after all these years after Papa Doc and Baby Doc, Haiti still remains a crap hole. However, on the same island is the Dominican Republic, so, what gives?

[BlitzenSpeaks]

They are right about NO ONE can fix Haiti's problems but her own people! The rest of the world needs to stay OUT of it!!!

[h.r.jackman]

Ugh!! I can't believe a former president called this place a S***hole!! 🙄