Surge in Violence and Extrajudicial Killings Plague Haiti Amid Gang Control

Surge in Violence and Extrajudicial Killings Plague Haiti Amid Gang Control

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Updated 5 months ago

Escalation of Gang Violence

Over 1,740 individuals were killed or injured in from July to September, marking a nearly 30% increase in violence, with gangs controlling 85% of .

The report attributes 1,223 killings to gang violence, alongside at least 106 extrajudicial killings by law enforcement, including six children.

International and Domestic Response

A UN-backed Kenyan police mission struggles with funding and personnel shortages, prompting calls for a UN peacekeeping mission.

Amidst the chaos, self-defense groups have formed, responsible for at least 122 killings, with victims subjected to extreme brutality.
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