German doctor on gang crime in Haiti: “There is a fight for every street”. Gunshot wounds, rape, constant fear: gang crime is escalating in Haiti.
Even going to the hospital is life-threatening for people, reports doctor Tancred Stöbe. Chaos and fear determine everyday life in Haiti, especially in the capital Port-au-Prince. People leave their neighborhoods to escape from criminal gangs, especially in poorest districts.“Over 80% of the capital is under their control. And it is no longer possible for the civilian population to understand what influence which gang has at the moment”