Amid the escalating gang violence in Haiti, a deeply unsettling video has emerged on social media. The footage purportedly depicts an alleged gang member engaging in cannibalism. According to an Instagram post, the video shows the Haitian cannibal gang consuming body parts of one of their victims as he cooks over an open fire. This disturbing content has also been widely shared on other social media platforms, including X.
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In the disturbing video, a man is seen chewing on what appears to be a human finger and then tearing flesh from the leg of a person who is burning. The gruesome scene has shocked viewers and raised concerns about the violence and instability in Haiti.
While the video in question has not been independently verified by any news agency, information circulating on social media suggests that it is two years old and unrelated to the current unrest in Haiti. According to reports, the footage captures a battle between the Gran Grif and Ti Mepri gangs in the Artibonite Valley.
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The man depicted in the video allegedly committed this gruesome act to intimidate his rivals, rather than being directly connected to the present situation or the actions of Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier. These details were shared by journalists who have closely covered the Haiti situation over the years.
As gang violence in Haiti escalated, the United States took action by airlifting non-essential embassy staff from the country. In response to the deteriorating security situation, American personnel have increased security measures at their mission in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
In the wake of recent violent incidents, including attacks on airports, police stations, and prisons, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has faced mounting pressure to step down. The situation escalated to the point where a coalition of gangs warned of civil war if he did not resign.
As a result, Prime Minister Henry, who had been leading the country on an interim basis since July 2021 following the assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse, has now tendered his resignation. His departure comes after an emergency summit held in Jamaica to address the deteriorating law and order situation in Haiti.
The US Embassy in Haiti recently took decisive action due to the escalating gang violence. In response to the dangerous situation near US embassy compounds and the airport, the State Department arranged for the departure of additional embassy personnel.
The embassy emphasized that these passengers work for the US government. Despite these security concerns, the embassy will remain open.
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