Gang violence is intensifying in regions surrounding Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, with the United Nations reporting 4,864 deaths between October and June. The presence of gangs like Gran Grif signals a strategy to control key routes between the capital and northern Haiti, along with the Dominican border. The violence is associated with a rise in human rights abuses, particularly in areas with limited state presence. The UN recommends strengthened policing for firearm sales and continued international support for the security mission led by Kenya to reinforce local law enforcement.
The United Nations has appealed to the international community to bolster its support for Haiti after a report revealed that gang violence has claimed 4,864 lives from October to June.
The growing presence of gangs like Gran Grif in those areas appears to be part of a broader strategy to control key routes connecting the capital to Haiti's north and its border with the Dominican Republic.
Propping up the country's beleaguered police force is key to restoring security.
Human rights abuses outside Port-au-Prince are intensifying in areas of the country where the presence of the State is extremely limited.
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