| Labodrie massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of Haitian crisis (2018-present) | |
| Location | Labodrie, Haiti |
| Date | 11-12 September 2025 |
| Deaths | at least 50 |
| Perpetrators | Viv Ansanm gang |
| Haitian conflict (2020–present) |
|---|
| Background |
| Battles |
| Attacks |
The Labodrie massacre was a mass killing that occurred on the night of 11 September 2025 when armed gangs attacked the village of Labodrie in the Arcahaie commune north of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, reportedly in retaliation for the death of a member affiliated with the gang alliance of Viv Ansanm. [1]
On the night of 11 September 2025, armed members of the Viv Ansanm gang entered Labodrie and began shooting indiscriminately, they then set the entire village on fire. [1] According to reports from Haitian and international media, at least 50 people were killed. Victims reportedly included women, children and the elderly. [2] [3]
The United Nations Secretary-General and Amnesty International have condemned the killings, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. [4]
Reports indicated that many victims remained unaccounted for days after the attack, while the Haitian national police have declined to comment publicly on the killings. [1]