PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – At least three members of the Haitian military lost their lives in what seems to be an ambush by gang members on Sunday in a town near Port-au-Prince, as confirmed by local authorities. Kenscoff has become a hotspot of violence lately, with Haitian forces engaged in intense battles against the gang alliance known as Viv Ansanm.
Recent incidents highlight the ongoing struggle of Haitian authorities and international allies as they strive to control the escalating gang violence that plagues the Caribbean country. Haiti’s government posted on a social media platform that these soldiers fell “on the front line… weapons in hand.”
According to a government statement, these soldiers were portrayed not just as members of the military but also as “worthy sons of the Nation” dedicated to defending Haiti’s sovereignty. Their ultimate sacrifice serves as a potent reminder that the price of freedom and security can sometimes be steep, paid for with the lives of the brave.
Earlier that day, local media reported that a military reinforcement mission, traveling through Kenscoff in an unarmored vehicle, came under heavy attack from men armed to the teeth. The troops were on their way to a conflict-ridden area when they faced this brutal assault.
Video clips shared widely on social media depicted soldiers dressed in camouflage pulling the lifeless bodies of their comrades from the vehicle, bringing the grim reality of the situation to the forefront.