Haiti's powerful gang, 5 Segonn, has transitioned from promoting itself through rap videos to presenting as a paramilitary force with advanced weaponry. Kenyan special forces are set to arrive to assist in combating gang violence and preventing state collapse.
🚨 🇭🇹 HAITI'S MOST POWERFUL GANG IS PORTRAYING ITSELF AS NATIONAL ARMY. The gang 5 Segonn, previously known for rap videos on social media, now presents itself as a security force. Led by Johnson André, aka Izo, they declared themselves a cartel in March, forming the Unité… https://t.co/dvAEbsOh6m
🚨 🇭🇹 HAITIS MOST POWERFUL GANG IS PORTRAYING ITSELF AS A PARAMILITARY. The gang 5 Segonn, previously known for rap videos on social media, now presents itself as a security force. Led by Johnson André, aka Izo, they declared themselves a cartel in March, forming the Unité… https://t.co/RSiFSnoixY
One of Haiti’s most powerful gangs is portraying itself as a paramilitary force with weapons, equipment and uniforms. The New York Times analyzed hundreds of media files posted by gang members to track how their capabilities have evolved. https://t.co/V7ikmfmq3h https://t.co/T0gpYA0JrQ
Kenya police deployment to Haiti faces delay amid critical equipment shortages https://t.co/X8dziCcPuz
Kenya police to arrive in Haiti in a few days, Ruto confirms https://t.co/WmtXucRaN8 https://t.co/X0RhVgMs73
One of Haiti’s most powerful gangs is portraying itself as a paramilitary force with weapons, equipment and uniforms. The group now appears to be more capable as a Kenyan-led multinational police force is set to arrive. https://t.co/mZPBLX4mXF
Kenyan special forces police to arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence https://t.co/dPwlqaERO9
The imminent Kenyan security mission to Haiti is fraught with danger, but it is also a critical complement to Haiti’s transitional council, a Hail Mary to prevent state collapse, and the only hope for protecting Haitians from terrifying violence at the hands of criminal gangs. https://t.co/PxbiZDeqfh
In recent months, one of Haiti's most powerful gangs — 5 Segonn — promoted itself with brash rap videos. Recently, however, the gang has obtained better weapons and is presenting itself as a paramilitary force. Our visual investigation takes a deep dive: https://t.co/lOmcNGL4oD https://t.co/oEFhUzrhjg