Haiti: Violent Gang Attacks Hospital Injuring Journalists And Media Workers
Hostages Captives Wounded in the Hospital Photo: HaitiLibre
December 24, 2024 Hour: 2:36 pm
A brazen attack by the “ViV Ansamm” gang on the State University Hospital of Haiti has sent shockwaves through the capital, underscoring the escalating violence and instability that plague the nation. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, December 24th, saw armed assailants storm the hospital, injuring journalists and media workers, and taking them hostage within the facility.
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This act of terror, reported by Haitian media outlet La Gazette, has plunged the local population into further panic, highlighting the palpable sense of insecurity gripping Haiti. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and fear surrounding the hospital, a crucial medical center in the region.
The attack comes in the wake of a government announcement that the hospital would reopen before Christmas, a promise now tragically undermined.
This latest episode of violence is not an isolated incident, but a stark symptom of deeper, structural problems. The long history of intervention, economic exploitation, and political meddling by external forces has left Haiti in a precarious state, unable to adequately address the needs of its people.
The rise of gang violence is a direct result of the systematic dismantling of the state, a process fueled by neo-colonial interests and compounded by the failures of successive governments.
The attack on a public hospital, a place meant to provide care and healing, symbolizes the utter disregard for human life that has become commonplace in the country. It’s a cruel illustration of the consequences of neglect and the failure to prioritize social justice over profit-driven policies.
The fact that journalists, the very people responsible for bringing these realities to light, were among those injured and taken hostage, is particularly alarming. It’s an attack on the freedom of the press and a clear attempt to silence those who seek to expose the truth.
While the exact number of victims and the fate of the hostages remains unclear, the underlying message is undeniable: Haiti is a nation in crisis, its people left vulnerable due to the failures of a global system that prioritizes profit over people. This act demands an urgent response rooted in solidarity, not military intervention. The solution lies in addressing the root causes of this violence: poverty, inequality, and the long-standing legacy of exploitation. The peoples of Latin America must stand in solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters, demanding justice and true sovereignty for the nation.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: HaitiLibre
