US Offers $1 Million Bounty For Haitian Gang Leader Amid Escalating Violence

The United States has stepped up its efforts to combat gang violence in Haiti, offering a $1 million (Ksh 129 million) reward for the capture of Wilson “Lanmò Sanjou” Joseph, leader of the notorious Gran Grif gang....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Joseph’s group has been terrorising the Haitian population, with their latest attack claiming 70 lives, one of the deadliest incidents in recent months.

The bounty, announced by the FBI on Friday, reflects the US government’s increasing commitment to support Haiti amid its escalating violence.

This comes as part of a broader effort to back the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, which aims to restore order in the gang-ravaged country.

On Thursday, just hours before the reward was declared, Gran Grif attacked the town of Pont-Sonde in western Haiti, using automatic weapons to massacre civilians.

The assault left 45 homes and 34 vehicles in flames, with many residents fleeing for their lives.

Haiti’s Prime Minister Garry Conille and the UN have vowed to crack down on the gangs, while the US Embassy reaffirmed its support for the MSS mission.

Kenya, leading the peacekeeping mission, has deployed 1,000 officers to help restore stability in the troubled nation.

The situation remains dire as the humanitarian crisis in Haiti worsens…CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES>>>