Haiti's security situation continues to be precarious despite some improvements in parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Gang violence has continued unabated in other regions, with armed groups shifting their focus to towns on the outskirts of the capital.
The attack on Ganthier, a town of 60,000 people located on a crucial highway to the Dominican Republic border, highlights the ongoing security challenges, as the transitional council continues to struggle with stabilizing a country riddled with violence, mass migration, and economic decline.
