Gang Attack at Haitian Hospital Reopening Leaves Three Dead, Seven Journalists Wounded

The Viv Ansanm gang coalition claimed responsibility for the assault, citing anger over the hospital's reopening without their approval.

Two journalists and one police officer were killed, and seven reporters were injured during an attack at the reopening of Port-au-Prince's largest public hospital.
The Viv Ansanm gang coalition, which controls much of the city, opened fire on journalists through a metal gate, claiming the government failed to seek their approval for the event.
Survivors described harrowing scenes, with journalists suffering severe injuries and waiting over an hour for medical assistance due to the hospital's lack of supplies and the area's insecurity.
Police took two hours to respond, entering the hospital grounds using a ladder to bypass gang-controlled streets surrounding the facility.
Haiti's interim president and journalist associations condemned the attack, urging the government to ensure safety and avoid endangering reporters and civilians at public events.