Gang violence killed more than 5,600 people in Haiti in 2024: UN
Briefly

Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, noted that 'these figures alone cannot capture the absolute horrors being perpetrated in Haiti but they show the unremitting violence to which people are being subjected.' He emphasized that the ongoing violence, fueled by gang control and police brutality, intensifies the political instability that has afflicted Haiti for decades.
Turk highlighted that 'impunity for human rights violations and abuses, as well as corruption, remain prevalent in Haiti.' His statement underscores the urgent need for accountability, particularly regarding police involvement in violence against gang suspects.
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