At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence: UN
Summary
At least 2,300 people have been killed and nearly 100 kidnapped in Haiti due to gang violence this year, according to the United Nations.
Key Points
- Gang violence in Haiti has resulted in at least 2,300 deaths, 1,100 injuries, and 99 kidnappings this year.
- UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for urgent action against impunity in Haiti.
- The UN Security Council approved the Gang Suppression Force to replace the Multinational Mission to Support the Haitian Police.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to visit Haiti to show solidarity with victims of gang violence.