In the Carrefour-Feuilles district of southern Port-au-Prince, a violent wave from early August through mid-September resulted in a tragic toll. The National Network for the Defense of Human Rights, known as RNDDH, reported that at least 104 people were murdered or went missing during armed attacks carried out in the area between August 4 and September 12. The organization notes that the killings occurred amid widespread violence linked to armed groups in the city and beyond.
RNDDH also documented additional harms tied to the same period of unrest. Among the incidents were two cases of rape involving a mother and her daughter. A total of 14 people were injured by gunfire, and 35 homes were systematically looted and then either burned, demolished, or left occupied without lawful authorization. The organization underscored a demand that justice be pursued and that compensation reach the victims and their families. RNDDH stressed that the Haitian state bears responsibility to stop the protection afforded to armed bandits and the immunity these actors enjoy, noting that accountability must be the foundation of any reparative process.
The NGO, which has assisted victims in filing complaints with judicial authorities, expressed deep concern for those affected by the violence. Attacks in and around Carrefour-Feuilles intensified as the month of August progressed, marking a troubling period for residents and the broader community.
With the situation evolving, a significant development occurred last Friday when 78 victims submitted formal complaints to the Dean of the Port-au-Prince First Instance Court, Magistrate Bernard Saint-Vil. The complaints accuse perpetrators of murder, attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, robbery, destruction, and arson. The testimony from victims describes 71 killings, 5 disappearances, and 10 gunshot injuries. Homes were reported looted, burned, occupied, or destroyed by armed groups, according to the records presented to the court.
Since August 4, the presence of heavily armed gangs operating in Grand-Ravine under the banner of the Team Ascenseur, led by the alias Ti Lapli, has driven violence through Carrefour-Feuilles. The unrest has left a trail of human suffering and material damage, underscoring a broader pattern of gang activity that affects many neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince and other parts of Haiti. The scale of the violence has prompted domestic and international observers to call for stronger protection for civilians and more effective measures to restore public safety.
In response to these events, human rights organizations emphasize the need for sustained legal action, transparent investigations, and remedies that recognize the rights and dignity of victims. The reports highlight how peace and security are closely tied to the rule of law and to efforts that curb the power of violent groups. Community leaders, local authorities, and international partners are urged to support survivors and to address the root causes of the turmoil that has afflicted Carrefour-Feuilles and surrounding areas.