London, 16 September 2025.- After the murderous attack on Laboderie, which killed 42 people, Amnesty International called for urgent measures to protect the population and put an end to impunity.
On 11 September 2025, in the town of Laboderie, between Cabaret and Arcahaie, north of Port-au-Prince, was hit by a bloody attack by the armed coalition "Viv Ansanm". This tragedy highlights the fragility of security in Haiti and the need for rapid action by national and international authorities.
The massacre highlighted insufficient state protection, according to Amnesty International, which emphasizes the role of the international community in preventing new crimes. The organisation calls on the UN Security Council, OAS, Caricom, donor countries and Haitian authorities to act in a coordinated manner to guarantee human rights and meet humanitarian needs.
The figures of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (UNIH) show the magnitude of the situation: between April and June 2025, more than 1,500 people were killed in gang and security-related violence. This situation reflects a cycle of impunity that still exposes other communities to danger.
In response to this crisis, the Haitian government announced measures to address the terror of the armed gangs, including the convening of the Haitian National Police High Command and the deployment of specialized units to protect the population. However, Amnesty International stressed that these measures must be integrated into a sustainable strategy, combining national efforts and international support.
The tragedy of Laborderie illustrates the vulnerability of Haitian citizens to armed gangs and persistent insecurity. Amnesty International recalled the fundamental right of people to live in dignity and called for concrete and coordinated measures to end impunity and strengthen the protection of people.
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