Haitian leaders have removed Frantz Elbé as the director of Haiti’s National Police due to criticism of his handling of gang violence. Normil Rameau, a former police chief, will take over the position in an effort to address the escalating security challenges facing the country.
Recent months have seen a surge in gang-related violence in Haiti, resulting in over 2,500 deaths and injuries. Gangs, wielding powerful weapons and controlling significant portions of Port-au-Prince, have targeted police officers, with nearly two dozen officers killed in the line of duty.
