{"id":31940,"date":"2026-04-01T07:42:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/?p=31940"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:42:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:42:54","slug":"haiti-us-france-condemn-jean-denis-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/en\/haiti-us-france-condemn-jean-denis-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Haiti: US and France condemn deadly gang attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1273\">Port-au-Prince, March 31, 2026. \u2014 International reactions are mounting following the deadly attacks that struck the locality of Jean-Denis, in Haiti\u2019s Artibonite department, overnight between March 28 and 29. The embassies of the United States and France have both condemned the violence attributed to armed groups, expressing solidarity with victims and the Haitian population.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1350\"><span role=\"text\">Washington denounces \u201cterrorist\u201d acts and pledges stronger support<\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1611\">In a statement released Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was \u201cdeeply saddened\u201d by the attacks, extending condolences to the victims\u2019 families. It condemned what it described as <a href=\"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/en\/artibonite-violence-pnh-ngos-conflicting-toll-jean-denis\/\">\u201cterrorist gangs\u201d accused of carrying out killings with disregard for human life.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1783\">The U.S. diplomatic mission reaffirmed its support for the Haitian people, describing them as \u201cweary of violence\u201d and aspiring to live in a stable and prosperous country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1930\">In this context, Washington announced the continuation of its assistance to the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the Anti-Gang Task Force (FRG).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2052\">The latter is expected to receive additional personnel in the coming weeks to intensify operations against armed groups.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2117\"><span role=\"text\">Paris condemns \u201cGran Grif\u201d and highlights UN sanctions<\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2289\">For its part, the French Embassy condemned the attack \u201cin the strongest terms\u201d on Monday, attributing it to the \u201cGran Grif\u201d gang, which operates in the Artibonite region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2403\">The group is currently under United Nations sanctions due to its involvement in serious human rights violations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2523\">France extended its condolences to the victims\u2019 families and expressed support for survivors and affected communities.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2572\"><span role=\"text\">Renewed commitment to Haiti\u2019s security<\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2831\">Paris also reaffirmed its commitment alongside Haitian authorities in the fight against insecurity. This support includes continued assistance to both the Haitian National <a href=\"https:\/\/potomitanm.com\/cite-soleil-et-gangs-dave-fils-aime-recompense-en-angleterre-pour-le-documentaire-mon-pote-bruce\/\">Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti (FADH) to strengthen their operational capacity.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"3010\">In addition, France supports broader international efforts aimed at restoring security in the country, including backing initiatives such as the Anti-Gang Task Force deployment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ronald Andr\u00e9.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Port-au-Prince, March 31, 2026. \u2014 International reactions are mounting following the deadly attacks that struck the locality of Jean-Denis, in Haiti\u2019s Artibonite department, overnight between March 28 and 29. The embassies of the United States and France have both condemned the violence attributed to armed groups, expressing solidarity with victims and the Haitian population. Washington denounces \u201cterrorist\u201d acts and pledges stronger support In a statement released Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was \u201cdeeply saddened\u201d by the attacks, extending condolences to the victims\u2019 families. It condemned what it described as \u201cterrorist gangs\u201d accused of carrying out killings with disregard for human life. The U.S. diplomatic mission reaffirmed its support for the Haitian people, describing them as \u201cweary of violence\u201d and aspiring to live in a stable and prosperous country. In this context, Washington announced the continuation of its assistance to the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the Anti-Gang Task Force (FRG). The latter is expected to receive additional personnel in the coming weeks to intensify operations against armed groups. Paris condemns \u201cGran Grif\u201d and highlights UN sanctions For its part, the French Embassy condemned the attack \u201cin the strongest terms\u201d on Monday, attributing it to the \u201cGran Grif\u201d gang, which operates in the Artibonite region. The group is currently under United Nations sanctions due to its involvement in serious human rights violations. France extended its condolences to the victims\u2019 families and expressed support for survivors and affected communities. Renewed commitment to Haiti\u2019s security Paris also reaffirmed its commitment alongside Haitian authorities in the fight against insecurity. This support includes continued assistance to both the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti (FADH) to strengthen their operational capacity. In addition, France supports broader international efforts aimed at restoring security in the country, including backing initiatives such as the Anti-Gang Task Force deployment. 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