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flag Haiti's Independence Day celebration was disrupted by deadly gang violence in Arcahaie, part of a worsening security crisis.

flag On November 18, 2025, Haiti commemorated the 222nd anniversary of the Battle of Vertières, marking its 1803 independence, but the celebration was marred by violent clashes in Arcahaie, where gangs attacked residents and police, killing at least one officer. flag The violence is part of a broader surge in gang activity across northern Haiti, with a U.N. report citing over 1,240 deaths and 710 injuries from July to September, including nearly 20% in the Artibonite department. flag Despite a U.N.-backed gang-suppression force approved but not yet deployed, Haitian authorities remain under-resourced. flag In Port-au-Prince, a major gang coalition warned people to stay off streets, though no major attacks occurred. flag Police claimed success in dismantling gang strongholds without casualties, while transitional council leader Laurent Saint-Cyr urged national unity and stability amid deepening insecurity.

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