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News in English (USA) / 23.01.2025 / 17:00

Urgent Call for International Support as Gang Violence Displaces Over One Million in Haiti

The ongoing crisis in Haiti has reached alarming levels, with over one million people internally displaced due to intensifying gang violence. The UN Security Council has emphasized the urgent need for international assistance, noting that almost one in eight children in the country is now internally displaced. As political setbacks hinder efforts to establish a new government, the UN warns that the capital, Port-au-Prince, could be overrun by gangs without immediate international security support. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with displacement rates tripling in recent times, prompting calls from various leaders, including the Dominican Foreign Minister, to address the escalating crisis. Despite the challenges, local communities strive to continue their activities, underscoring the resilience of the Haitian population amidst relentless violence.
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