Haiti’s destiny ‘bright’ despite terrifying escalation ... - UN News
Dec 27, 2024 · Offering Haiti’s young people alternatives to gang life and strengthening local institutions are key for the Caribbean nation to “reclaim its position as a symbol of hope,” according to a senior...
More than 5,600 killed in Haiti gang violence in 2024 | UN News
2 days ago · At least 5,601 people were killed in gang violence in Haiti last year, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, appealing for greater efforts by the authorities and the international community to address the root causes.
Haiti crisis: UN chief calls for ‘urgent action’ to end ... - UN News
Mar 5, 2024 · The UN Secretary-General reiterated his deep concern on Tuesday over the “rapidly deteriorating” security situation in Haiti as violent gangs tighten their grip on the country in the wake of a...
Deadly Violence in Haiti at Record High, Some Worst ... - United Nations
Apr 22, 2024 · The first quarter of 2024 was the deadliest for Haitians with around 2,500 people killed or injured in gang violence, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council, calling for the...
News | Spotlight on Haiti | United Nations - الأمم المتحدة
May 3, 2024 · Thousands of families fled their homes again following violent attacks by armed groups this week in downtown Port-au-Prince. Families, women and children of Haiti are desperately in need of...
UN report: Haitians face 'unremitting violence,' such as kidnapping ...
2 days ago · Haiti's residents are subjected to "unremitting violence," according to Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In a report released Tuesday, Türk's office said gang ...
Gang violence killed more than 5,600 people in Haiti in 2024: UN
2 days ago · More than 5,600 people were killed and thousands more injured or kidnapped in 2024 due to soaring levels of gang violence in Haiti, the United Nations said. In a statement released on Tuesday, UN ...
Haiti: Over 5,600 killed in gang violence in 2024, UN figures show
2 days ago · GENEVA – At least 5,601 people were killed in Haiti last year as a result of gang violence, an increase of over 1,000 on the total killings for 2023, according to figures verified by the UN Human Rights Office. A further 2,212 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped.“These figures alone cannot capture the absolute horrors being perpetrated in Haiti but they show the unremitting violence to ...
United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti - BINUH
Haiti: UN human rights expert William O’Neill concludes official visit, laments bleak situation Port-au-Prince (20 September 2024) – Approximately one year ago, I stood before you and painted a bleak picture of the human rights situation in Haiti.
Haiti: UN chief welcomes new government amid ongoing …
Jun 14, 2024 · UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed the swearing in of Haiti’s new Government, urging stakeholders to continue making progress towards restoring democratic institutions...