Over 6,000 flee homes in Haiti after deadly gang attack

Nearly 6,300 people have fled their homes in Haiti after a gang attack in Pont-Sondé that killed at least 70. Most displaced individuals are staying with relatives, while some have sought refuge in schools and other sites. The attack occurred early Thursday, prompting many to escape in the dark. Eyewitnesses described gang members shooting and looting homes. The violence has led to a significant increase in internal displacement, with over 700,000 people now affected across Haiti. In response, the government has deployed an elite police unit to the area and provided medical supplies to local hospitals. Gang violence has escalated in recent years, particularly in the Artibonite region, impacting food production and safety for residents.