On September 20, 2025, in Simon Pelé, during the birthday celebration of gang leader Steevenson Albert, also known as “Djouma,” two kamikaze drones were deployed by law-enforcement forces. Numerous casualties were reported, including children who were participating in the festivities. This incident drew the particular attention of the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH), which subsequently launched an investigation into the event.
One month after the operation, RNDDH is releasing this report, which was prepared following interviews with victims, relatives of victims, and local residents. The report provides an assessment of the attack, outlines the circumstances in which the victims were affected, and offers recommendations to the state authorities.
