Drone Attack In Gang-Controlled Slum In Haiti Kills At Least 8 Children

HAITI – Explosive drones targeting a suspected gang leader killed at least 8 children inside a slum in Haiti’s capital and seriously wounded 6 others. The explosions happened Saturday night in an area controlled by Viv Ansanm, a powerful gang coalition.

One of its leaders, best known as Barbecue, vowed to avenge the attacks.

Haiti’s National Human Rights Defense Network accused police of launching 2 exploding drones in Cité Soleil as suspected gang leader Albert Steevenson, known as Djouma, prepared to celebrate his birthday.

The group said Steevenson was distributing gifts to children when the attack occurred.