A newly formed security force in Haiti has launched operations against powerful gangs, aiming to restore stability and break the cycle of violence. The initiative is closely watched internationally as the nation grapples with pervasive organized crime.
Haiti has established new judicial units to combat escalating gang violence, corruption, and human rights abuses, with the UN stressing the importance of their independence and effectiveness.
UN Representative Vanessa Frazier reports that children in Haiti are bearing the brunt of gang violence, with approximately half of gang members being children, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis. She calls for prioritizing child protection and ensuring children encountered during security operations are treated as victims.
Escalating gang violence in Haiti has displaced over 30,000 people, with residents of Cité Soleil desperately needing life-saving aid amidst a worsening hunger crisis.
Gang violence in Haiti is forcing newsrooms to close and journalists to flee, silencing critical reporting as the country grapples with escalating insecurity and poverty.
Over 5.8 million people in Haiti are facing crisis-level food insecurity, with more than 1.8 million in emergency situations due to widespread gang violence.
A new UN report highlights escalating gang violence in Haiti, leading to mass displacement and thousands of deaths. The report also details allegations of “arbitrary executions” by police and concerns over private security operations.
Amidst escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, at least 1.4 million Haitians are internally displaced. UN expert William O’Neill described the situation as an “unprecedented level of internal displacement” and a severe human rights crisis, while also noting a “challenging but hopeful moment” for the nation.
A UN report reveals how gangs in Haiti exploit children with promises of weapons, money, and status, as illustrated by Joseph’s harrowing experience of forced recruitment and violence.
