“As gang violence spreads to new regions of the country, Haitians are experiencing an increase in levels of vulnerability and an increase in skepticism about the nation’s ability to meet their needs,” Maria Isabel Salvador told the UN Security Council.
“Haiti could face utter chaos,” she said. “I encourage you to stay involved and answer the urgent needs of the country and its people.”
Salvador cited the outbreak of cholera and gender-based violence as the security situation worsened, particularly in Port-au-Prince, where authorities struggle to deal with it, particularly in Port-au-Prince, the capital.
Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is politically unstable, with the country’s belt being controlled by rival armed gangs.
The gang performed protective rackets and murdered, raped and lured to ransom.
The armed groups are fighting for Port-au-Prince’s control, and conflicts are escalating as rival gangs try to establish new territory.
The Kenya-led forces approved by the United Nations failed to push the gang back. The mission had around 1,000 police officers from six countries, but the aim was to have 2,500.
MNA