The article text delves into the Haitian government's precarious battle against gang coalitions like Viv Ansanm, which controls over 80% of the capital, Port-au-Prince; while drone strikes have reportedly resulted in substantial losses among gangs, they have also raised alarms over legality and civilian safety.
Drone strikes have reportedly killed more than 300 gang members in Port-au-Prince, the capital, according to a leading human rights group. Gangs have retaliated against the attacks by killing at least four civilians.
Here's what you need to know:
Why are drones being used?
Why would targeting criminal groups be illegal?
What does Haiti's government say about the drone strikes?
Do drone strikes work?
Why are drones being used?
The Haitian government has been fighting a losing battle against Viv Ansanm, a coalition of gangs that formed last year and attacked government institutions like police stations and jails. The gangs, which raise money through extortion, kidnappings, and tolls at illegal roadblocks, now control more than 80 percent of Port-au-Prince.
Drone strikes have reportedly killed more than 300 gang members in Port-au-Prince, the capital, according to a leading human rights group. Gangs have retaliated against the attacks by killing at least four civilians.
Here's what you need to know:
Why are drones being used?
Why would targeting criminal groups be illegal?
What does Haiti's government say about the drone strikes?
Do drone strikes work?
Why are drones being used?
The Haitian government has been fighting a losing battle against Viv Ansanm, a coalition of gangs that formed last year and attacked government institutions like police stations and jails. The gangs, which raise money through extortion, kidnappings, and tolls at illegal roadblocks, now control more than 80 percent of Port-au-Prince.
