The United Nations official in Haiti is warning that the country is approaching a “point of no return” due to escalating gang violence. Maria Isabel Salvador urged for more aid and support for the international force deployed to combat the violence, as gangs are spreading to new areas and causing increasing vulnerability among Haitians. Gangs have seized control of cities, carried out violent assaults, and freed prisoners, contributing to a deteriorating security situation in the country.
Despite efforts by a Kenyan-led UN force and Haitian police to combat the gangs, the situation remains critical. Violence in Haiti has surged in recent months, with a high civilian toll and an increase in gender-based violence. The UN recorded 2,660 homicides in just three months, with 21% estimated to be innocent civilians. Gender-based violence has also risen, with collective rape being the most common violation.
The UN Secretary-General has emphasized the urgent need for international support to prevent further violence and chaos in Haiti. The country, already the poorest in the Western Hemisphere, is facing severe political instability exacerbated by gang violence. Immediate action is needed to prevent Haiti from slipping further into chaos and to protect its people from the escalating violence.
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