Jacmel: Urgent Calls for Arrest Following Brutal Assault on Two Minors in Sivadye
Local authorities and human rights organizations are under pressure to act following a violent incident in Sivadye, a locality in Jacmel. A man is facing public outcry after allegedly launching a savage physical attack on two underage girls over the suspected theft of an iPhone.
Vigilante Violence Sparks Outrage in South-East Haiti
The incident, which occurred earlier this week, has ignited a wave of indignation across the South-East Department. According to witnesses, the suspect bypassed legal channels and resorted to “street justice,” inflicting serious physical harm on the minors.
Community leaders highlight that this case is part of a worrying trend of vigilante violence in the region. Local residents are demanding that the Haitian National Police (PNH) prioritize the capture of the aggressor to prevent further lawlessness.
Human Rights Groups and BPM Mobilized
In the wake of the assault, several human rights organizations have issued urgent appeals to the state. The following entities have been formally requested to intervene:
Brigade for the Protection of Minors (BPM): Tasked with the immediate arrest of the suspect and ensuring the legal protection of the victims.
Institute for Social Welfare and Research (IBESR): Requested to provide emergency psychological and social support to the traumatized girls.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office: Urged to issue an arrest warrant to signal that violence against children will not be tolerated.
Legal Implications and Child Safety
Advocates for children’s rights in Haiti emphasize that under the Haitian Penal Code, physical assault on minors is a grave offense, regardless of the alleged provocation. “A suspected theft of a mobile device does not justify the brutalization of children,” stated a local activist.
The case has become a focal point for discussions regarding child safety in Haiti and the necessity for a functioning judicial response in rural areas like Sivadye.
Rédactrice Claire
