Feared Gang Leader Iskar Andrice Killed in Haiti, Sparking Fears of Increased Violence

Accident – Death – Obituary News : A powerful and feared gang leader in Haiti, who was previously a math and physics teacher, met his demise in a neighborhood within a sprawling seaside slum that he had controlled for many years, according to local media reports on Monday.

The death of Iskar Andrice, also known as Iscar Andris, has raised concerns about the potential escalation of gang violence in the void left by his demise. Andrice was the ruler of the Belekou community within the Cite Soleil slum, where he ultimately met his unfortunate fate. Former mayor Esaïe Beauchard spoke to Radio Galaxie FM about Andrice’s reign over the area.

“It’s regrettable that this individual had to involve himself in gang activity, given his high intelligence,” Beauchard lamented.

The exact date of Andrice’s death remains unclear.

Jean-Frédérique Islain, the current mayor of Cite Soleil, declined to provide any comment when contacted by The Associated Press.

Andrice’s gang, as outlined in a recent U.N. report, was involved in a myriad of criminal activities, including murder, robbery, extortion, rape, and the hijacking of goods and trucks. Later on, Andrice joined forces with renowned gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, widely known as Barbecue, who formed the formidable “G9 Family and Allies” alliance, Haiti’s largest and most powerful gang group.

Chérizier’s media interviews required prior approval from Andrice.

According to the U.N., Andrice, along with other gang leaders, established the Siloé Foundation in 2015 as a social foundation to gain support from the community he controlled and project a positive image of himself.

The nonprofit National Human Rights Defense Network in Haiti published a report accusing Andrice and other gang leaders of leading numerous deadly raids on Haitian neighborhoods, specifically targeting innocent civilians.

Last year, they were also implicated in the disruption of operations at a major fuel terminal in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, causing widespread chaos and prompting Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to urgently request the deployment of a foreign armed force.

The demise of Andrice marks a significant development in the ongoing battle against gang violence in Haiti. With his death, concerns emerge regarding the potential power struggle and further spike in violence as rival factions vie for control over the territory he once ruled.

As the investigation into Andrice’s death continues, authorities must remain vigilant in curbing the influence and activities of gangs in Haiti, ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.

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