Haiti's Transitional Government and Gang Violence

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The leader of Haiti's transitional presidential council addressed the surging alarm over rampant gang violence in the country, promising new measures to stop the bloodshed. Despite the acknowledgment of the crisis, some citizens remain skeptical of the government's ability to improve security.

Key Points

  • More than 4,200 people killed from July to February in Haiti due to gang violence
  • Over 60,000 people left homeless in one month alone
  • Calls for a change in leadership by some groups due to government's perceived failure in addressing the crisis

Pros

  • Acknowledgment of the severity of gang violence issue
  • Promise of new measures to tackle the violence
  • Efforts to involve international community in addressing the crisis

Cons

  • Skepticism among citizens regarding the government's ability to improve security
  • Lack of specific details on the measures to be taken