The United Nations warned that without additional international support, including more officers for the multinational force, gangs in Haiti could take control of Port-au-Prince, resulting in a total breakdown of government authority. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for action to prevent a humanitarian crisis as gang violence leads to increased fatalities and dislocation of citizens. Nearly 1 million people have already fled their homes due to rising violence, which has surged since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021.
"Further delays in providing the police with additional officers for the multinational force trying to curb gang violence carry the risk of a catastrophic collapse of national security institutions."
"This could allow the gangs to overrun the entire metropolitan area, resulting in a complete breakdown of state authority and rendering international operations in the country untenable."
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