Canada has evacuated its embassy in Haiti following threats made by the gang leader known as 'Barbecue'. Concurrently, Haitian police, reportedly outgunned and overwhelmed at times, launched a major SWAT operation against the gang stronghold of Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier. The operation, described as intense by the Haitian National Police and involving SWAT teams, aimed to counteract the gang's influence and was reported to be a success, although confirmation of casualties is pending. This move comes amidst reports of fires in the capital and threats by 'Barbeque' against politicians, highlighting the ongoing struggle against gang violence in Haiti. Foreign trainers have noted that despite being outgunned, the Haitian police have the capability to combat these threats.
Haiti’s top gang leader ‘Barbeque’ threatens politicians as fires break out in capital https://t.co/0W6QxaX8iZ #Haiti https://t.co/oO79TmteLO
Police operation in #Haiti capital against 'Barbecue' gang https://t.co/moOY3PVbqy
Police operation in Haiti capital against 'Barbecue' gang https://t.co/moOY3PVbqy
🔴 Haitian police have launched a major operation in the stronghold of gang leader Jimmy “Barbeque” Cherizier, according to reports https://t.co/lYb5UsX4Fc
.@pnh_officiel yesterday launched an intense SWAT operation in a gang stronghold. I’m told it was a success. Awaiting confirmation of the casualties. Police may be outgunned & overwhelmed at times but all foreign trainers say they can combat. #Haiti
Canada evacuates embassy in Haiti after gang boss 'Barbecue' issues threat against politicians https://t.co/SdW3fCopOk