Thousands Displaced in Haiti as Gang Attacks Escalate

Nearly 9,000 people have been displaced in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, due to a fresh outbreak of violence by armed gangs. The under-resourced police have struggled to combat these groups, which now control large parts of the city. The displacement has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis, with around 200,000 people displaced nationwide. Haiti's unelected prime minister has called for urgent international security assistance, and a motion for such assistance is expected to go to a U.N. Security Council vote. Many displaced residents are seeking refuge in overcrowded shelters, while others have joined civilian self-defense groups. The situation is dire, with limited aid reaching those in need, and the displaced population expressing exhaustion and a desire for a better life.