Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti
More than 53,000 people have fled Port-au-Prince, Haiti, due to escalating gang violence led by boss Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier. The gangs have taken control of key institutions and infrastructure, leading to widespread human rights abuses and a lack of public order.
Key Points
- More than 53,000 people fled Port-au-Prince due to gang violence
- Gangs led by Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier have taken control of key institutions
- Human rights abuses, killings, and kidnappings on the rise
- Haiti facing a severe crisis with no president and ongoing violence
- International support and restoration of public order urgently needed