UN: Haiti Violence Crisis Reaches Alarming Figures in 2024
. The UN reports that more than 80% of Port-au-Prince is under the control of armed groups, which has led over 700,000 people to become internally displaced, seeking refuge amid chaos. Dec 9, 2024 Photo: EFE
December 9, 2024 Hour: 4:57 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his condolences to the affected families and stressed the urgent need for a thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice. Guterres also called on member countries to provide support to the Haitian police, both in terms of security and financial and logistical resources.
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The situation of violence in Haiti has become untenable, with more than 5,000 deaths recorded so far in 2024, according to statements by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.
During a recent press conference in Geneva, Türk highlighted that last weekend there was a devastating attack on the Cité Soleil district of Port-au-Prince, where at least 184 people lost their lives at the hands of a gang led by Micanor Altes, known as “Wa Mikanò.”
The situation reflects not only the brutality of the gangs that dominate much of Haitian territory but also a cycle of violence fueled by cultural beliefs and community conflicts.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his condolences to the affected families and stressed the urgent need for a thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice. Guterres also called on member countries to provide support to the Haitian police, both in terms of security and financial and logistical resources.
The UN reports that more than 80% of Port-au-Prince is under the control of armed groups, which has led over 700,000 people to become internally displaced, seeking refuge amid chaos.
The situation is further aggravated by the country’s political instability; since the resignation of President Ariel Henry in 2021, the transitional council has fallen into disrepute due to corruption allegations.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Agencia Fides - Sputnik - Le Nouvelliste - EFE
