Foreign Policy

At Least Eight Gang Members Killed in Haitian Police Operation Amid Growing Security Crisis

By Economics Desk | February 1, 2026

A decisive police operation in Haiti’s capital eliminated eight gang members tied to the notorious Base 400 Mawozo, exposing the ongoing failure to secure the region and protect vulnerable communities.

In a clear demonstration of Haiti’s deep-rooted security challenges, at least eight suspected gang members were killed during a police operation targeting the violent Base 400 Mawozo gang in Port-au-Prince. The operation, conducted on Saturday by the Haitian National Police (PNH), aimed to reclaim control over neighborhoods held hostage by criminal networks.This operation highlights not only the brutal reality faced daily by Haitian citizens but also underscores a regional security crisis that has ripple effects beyond its borders. The presence of heavily armed gangs equipped with M16s and Kalashnikov rifles threatens stability, inviting chaos that fuels illegal migration and transnational...

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