Fòs Revolisyonè G9 an Fanmi e Alye | |
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| Founded | June 2020 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jimmy Chérizier |
| Years active | June 2020–present |
| Territory | Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Ethnicity | Haitians |
| Activities | Murder, rape, kidnapping, political corruption |
| Allies | Haitian Tèt Kale Party |
| Rivals | G-Pep |
The Revolutionary Forces of the G9 Family and Allies ( Haitian Creole: Fòs Revolisyonè G9 an Fanmi e Alye) is a federation of 12 gangs led by former Haitian police officer Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier, notorious for extrajudicial massacres. [1] The G9, along with other affiliated gangs, controls over 80% of the capital Port-au-Prince. [2]
In March 2024 the gang was involved in a jailbreak that led to more than 4,700 prisoners escaping, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. [3]
History
The G9 Family was founded by Chérizier in June 2020, with his own gang the Delmas 95 being one of the founding members. The G9 originally had only 9 gangs, but it soon expanded to 12. [4]
The G9 has a rivalry with fellow Haitian gang G-Pep. In 2022, clashes between it and G-Pep lead to 89 people dead in Port-au-Prince. [5]
Activities
The G9 had a relationship with assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, having received weapons, police uniforms, and other support even after Chérizier's dismissal from the police force. [1] The G9 also has a rivalry with fellow Haitian gang G-Pep, having fought with them. The gang is well-armed and capable of using unmanned aerial vehicles. [6] They have access to a variety of illegal weapons, mostly from the United States, giving them more firepower than the police. [7]
References
- ^ a b "G9 and Family". InSight Crime. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Gangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport in newest attack on key government sites". AP News. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Hu, Caitlin Stephen (12 March 2024). "Haiti's leader to resign as gangs run rampant through country engulfed in crisis". CNN. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Who's behind Haiti's powerful gang alliance?". PBS NewsHour. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Dozens dead, injured in Haiti's capital in gang clashes". AP News. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Kestler-D'Amours, Jillian (13 March 2024). "Who are Haiti's gangs and what do they want? All you need to know". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Haiti: Gangs have 'more firepower than the police'". news.un.org. United Nations. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
Fòs Revolisyonè G9 an Fanmi e Alye | |
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| |
| Founded | June 2020 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jimmy Chérizier |
| Years active | June 2020–present |
| Territory | Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Ethnicity | Haitians |
| Activities | Murder, rape, kidnapping, political corruption |
| Allies | Haitian Tèt Kale Party |
| Rivals | G-Pep |
The Revolutionary Forces of the G9 Family and Allies ( Haitian Creole: Fòs Revolisyonè G9 an Fanmi e Alye) is a federation of 12 gangs led by former Haitian police officer Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier, notorious for extrajudicial massacres. [1] The G9, along with other affiliated gangs, controls over 80% of the capital Port-au-Prince. [2]
In March 2024 the gang was involved in a jailbreak that led to more than 4,700 prisoners escaping, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. [3]
History
The G9 Family was founded by Chérizier in June 2020, with his own gang the Delmas 95 being one of the founding members. The G9 originally had only 9 gangs, but it soon expanded to 12. [4]
The G9 has a rivalry with fellow Haitian gang G-Pep. In 2022, clashes between it and G-Pep lead to 89 people dead in Port-au-Prince. [5]
Activities
The G9 had a relationship with assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, having received weapons, police uniforms, and other support even after Chérizier's dismissal from the police force. [1] The G9 also has a rivalry with fellow Haitian gang G-Pep, having fought with them. The gang is well-armed and capable of using unmanned aerial vehicles. [6] They have access to a variety of illegal weapons, mostly from the United States, giving them more firepower than the police. [7]
References
- ^ a b "G9 and Family". InSight Crime. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Gangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport in newest attack on key government sites". AP News. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Hu, Caitlin Stephen (12 March 2024). "Haiti's leader to resign as gangs run rampant through country engulfed in crisis". CNN. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Who's behind Haiti's powerful gang alliance?". PBS NewsHour. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Dozens dead, injured in Haiti's capital in gang clashes". AP News. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Kestler-D'Amours, Jillian (13 March 2024). "Who are Haiti's gangs and what do they want? All you need to know". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Haiti: Gangs have 'more firepower than the police'". news.un.org. United Nations. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.