Disturbing Video Alleging Cannibalism Circulates Amid Haiti’s Escalating Gang Violence

As gang violence intensifies in Haiti, a deeply disturbing video has emerged on social media, purportedly depicting an alleged gang member engaging in cannibalism. The footage, shared across platforms including Instagram and X, shows a man chewing on what appears to be a human finger and tearing flesh from a burning leg.

While the video’s authenticity has not been independently verified by news agencies, sources on social media suggest that it is over two years old and unrelated to the current unrest in Haiti. The footage is said to originate from a clash between the Gran Grif and Ti Mepri gangs in the Artibonite Valley. Reports indicate that the act was committed to terrorize rival gangs.

Despite the video’s disconnection from the present situation, it has sparked widespread concern and condemnation. The United States has responded by airlifting non-essential embassy staff from Haiti due to the heightened gang violence. Security measures at the U.S. embassy in Port-au-Prince have been reinforced as the country grapples with attacks on critical infrastructure, including airports, police stations, and prisons.

The unrest, fueled by the objective of removing Prime Minister Ariel Henry, led to the extension of a three-day state of emergency by a month. The situation remains volatile, underscoring the challenges faced by the Haitian government and the impact of gang violence on diplomatic missions. Viewer discretion is advised, as the details of the video are distressing.