Gangs could overrun Haiti capital

UN chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti’s capital without additional international security support
The United Nations chief is warning that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police.
UN warns Haiti in need of urgent international support amid gang violence rise
The United Nations chief issued a warning in a report released on Wednesday about the escalating threat posed by gangs in Haiti, emphasizing that without additional international support for the
Gangs Could Overrun Haiti Capital If Aid Falls Short: UN Chief
More than 5,601 people in Haiti were killed in Haiti last year as a result of gang violence, about a thousand more than in 2023, the UN said.
U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.
Haiti Capital Could Be Overrun By Gangs If Intl Community Doesn't Step Up: UN Chief
Haiti's capital could become overrun by criminal gangs if the international community does not step up aid to a UN-backed security mission to the Caribbean nation, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned in a report Wednesday.
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Haiti Violence Surges as Gangs Expand Influence
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Gang violence in Haiti at record levels amid criticisms US has no 'clear strategy'
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Colombia's Petro visits southern Haiti as violence spikes in both countries
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Rubio calls for help from foreign partners to stabilize Haiti — not the U.S.
During a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Rubio told his fellow U.S. Senators that there is no easy answer in Haiti, where ...
In visit to Haiti, Colombian President Petro recounts historic ties, seeks forgiveness
I want to thank you for helping my America, my Colombia, achieve freedom,” he said. “You even gave us our flag.” ...