Chaos and Violence in Haiti

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Haiti is experiencing chaos and violence as gangs loot aid agencies' supplies, leading to a critical shortage of essential items for children's survival. Guatemala's Foreign Ministry also reported ransacking of its consul's office in Haiti.

Key Points

  • Gangs looted aid supplies essential for maternal, neonatal, and child survival in Haiti
  • UNICEF and Guatemala's Foreign Ministry reported looting of their facilities in Haiti
  • Violence has pushed Haitians to the brink of famine and left many in desperate conditions
  • Prime Minister Ariel Henry pledged to resign amidst the turmoil
  • US deployed military forces to enhance security at the American Embassy in Haiti