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Gunmen Open Fire at Haiti Hospital, Killing Three

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Gunmen Kill Three in Attack on Haiti’s Largest Public Hospital During Reopening Briefing

At least three people were killed, including two journalists and a police officer, when armed men opened fire during a briefing to announce the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital in Port-au-Prince.

The Viv Ansanm gang alliance, which controls much of the capital, has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s attack, stating they had not authorized the hospital’s reopening after its destruction and occupation in March.

Journalists Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean were among the victims, while others, including media personnel and hospital staff, were injured.

The shooting, described by witnesses as “like a terrible movie,” occurred as journalists awaited the arrival of Health Minister Lorthe Blema.

The Viv Ansanm gang’s actions highlight the severe gang violence gripping Haiti, where an estimated 85% of Port-au-Prince remains under gang control, despite international intervention and the efforts of a transitional government.

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