BBC News - Upsurge in Haiti gang violence | BBC News
Haiti, one of the poorest countries, is experiencing a surge in gang violence, particularly in its capital, Port-au-Prince. Despite the presence of an international security force, the situation has worsened following the resignation of the country's third prime minister this year. A BBC team reported that gangs have killed nearly 200 civilians recently. The violence has displaced 700,000 people, forcing them into overcrowded shelters where conditions are dire, with rampant sexual violence and drug use. The Kenyan police, part of the multinational force, are struggling to make significant progress, with only 400 of the planned 2,500 personnel deployed. The violence affects all aspects of life, with children facing starvation and the risk of losing an entire generation becoming a real threat.
Key Points:
- Haiti's capital is largely controlled by gangs, worsening after the prime minister's resignation.
- Nearly 200 civilians were killed by gangs recently, highlighting the severity of the violence.
- 700,000 people have been displaced, living in overcrowded and unsafe conditions.
- International forces, including Kenyan police, are struggling to restore order with limited personnel.
- The violence threatens to starve children and risks losing an entire generation.