Wilson Joseph of Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang asked the U.N. to send a delegation
Wilson Joseph, leader of Haiti’s 400 Mawozo gang, told The Associated Press he had asked the U.N. secretary-general to send a delegation to Haiti for dialogue and mediation. His Nov. 1 letter cited concern about developments where the Chen Mechan gang operates. Joseph also alleged politicians warned him about security operations headed his way.
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Wilson Joseph, leader of Haiti’s 400 Mawozo gang, said Monday he had asked the U.N. secretary-general to send a delegation to Haiti for dialogue and mediation. Joseph, also known as Lanmò Sanjou, sent the two-page letter on Nov. 1, as clashes between gangs and an international force intensified. The appeal comes amid concerns that Salvadoran troops, deployed after four aviation technicians from El Salvador disappeared, could further escalate violence. In the letter, Joseph said he was “officially available” to receive the delegation and would take part in talks aimed at a peaceful solution and sustainable stabilization. He said he had “officially raised the white flag” on Aug. 20 and warned of reprisals. In an interview, he alleged politicians warn him about security operations targeting his group.
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- United News of Bangladesh — Haitian gang leader seeks UN mediation as clashes intensify
- Temple Daily Telegram — Powerful Haitian gang leader writes UN seeking dialogue as clashes intensify | Nation World | tdtnews.com
- Associated Press — Powerful Haitian gang leader writes UN seeking dialogue as clashes intensify | AP News
- The Herald Bulletin — Powerful Haitian gang leader writes UN seeking dialogue as clashes intensify
- The Washington Times — Powerful Haitian gang leader tells AP he wrote UN seeking dialogue as clashes intensify
Verifier’s note
AP News reports that Wilson Joseph wrote to the U.N. seeking dialogue and mediation amid escalating clashes. UNB, tdtnews.com, heraldbulletin.com, and The Washington Times also reflect the same central claim, but their coverage is AP-based or derivative.