Violence and Anarchy in Haiti's Capital

SOURCE www.cnn.com
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, is engulfed in violence and anarchy as heavily armed gangs wage war on the city. Residents are fleeing the terror, leaving behind a disintegrated state and a humanitarian crisis. Foreign military assistance has been requested but delayed, leaving the population in desperate need of help.

Key Points

  • Heavily armed gangs waging war on Port-au-Prince
  • Residents fleeing the city due to unprecedented violence
  • Calls for foreign military assistance have been delayed
  • Haiti facing a humanitarian crisis with lack of basic necessities

Pros

  • Awareness of the dire situation in Haiti
  • Highlighting the urgent need for international assistance

Cons

  • Loss of life and suffering due to the violence
  • Disintegration of the Haitian state