Outraged rebel police officers paralyzed Port-au-Prince on Thursday, roaring through the streets on motorcycles in protest of a slew of killings of police officers by Haitian gangs.
— More than a hundred protesters blocked roads, shot guns into the air, and broke through gates in the capital's airport and the prime minister's house, with tensions escalating throughout the day.Gangs have killed at least 10 officers in the past week; another is missing and one more has severe bullet wounds, according to the Haitian National Police.
The U.N. estimates that 60% of Port-au-Prince is controlled by the gangs. On the streets of the capital, Haitians say it's more like 100%. We condemn the gang violence that killed several Haitian National Police officers & call for calm amid ongoing protests. We extend condolences to the families of those killed in the line of duty. 🇺🇸 will continue to impose costs on those responsible for this heinous violence.-BANHe said the U.S. would"continue to impose costs on those responsible for this heinous violence," but gave no indication of any new efforts by the U.S. or its regional partners to address it.
Canada's U.N. Ambassador, Bob Rae, said it was important to remember the history of"all previous military interventions in Haiti," and he added that any new force"must be led by Haitians and by Haitian institutions."
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