Tragedy in Haiti: Kokorat San Ras gang executes massacre in Artibonite
A new day of violence has shaken Haiti. At least 11 people were murdered this Monday in the commune of Gros-Morne, located in the Artibonite department, in a brutal attack perpetrated by members of the dangerous criminal gang Kokorat San Ras. According to local authorities, this act was a direct reprisal following a security intervention in the area.
The town’s mayor, Hubert Cénéac, detailed that the conflict originated following an operation led by the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), which managed to dismantle illegal toll collection posts that criminals maintained in the community. However, after the agents withdrew to their base in Gonaïves, the gang members lashed out at the civilian population.
In retaliation, the gunmen sowed terror among the population. A dozen people lost their lives this morning in the Dosni neighborhood, and an attack was unleashed on the area, with shots fired in all directions, killing and burning houses.
Hubert Cénéac, Mayor of Gros-Morne
An unprecedented security crisis
The Artibonite region, known for being the agricultural heart of the nation, has become one of the main targets for gangs operating out of Port-au-Prince. The security situation in Haiti has reached critical levels, extending far beyond the limits of the capital.
- More than 3,000 people have lost their lives due to gang violence and security operations during the first half of 2026.
- The figures for internally displaced persons have reached record levels, with approximately 1.5 million Haitians forced to leave their homes.
- Instability is exacerbated by uncertainty regarding the future of the international security mission.
This new episode of violence occurs at a decisive moment for the country, as the current mandate of the Gang Suppression Force is nearing its end. The Security Council has a crucial vote scheduled for this Tuesday to define the continuity of this support mission in the face of the growing humanitarian and security crisis facing the Caribbean nation.
