"Haiti's Descent: Spiraling Violence, Humanitarian Collapse, and Desperate Streets"

The UN's top human rights expert for Haiti has warned of a rapidly deteriorating situation in the country, likening it to an apocalyptic scenario and expressing shock at the almost complete absence of the state in the face of gang mutiny. The violence has displaced tens of thousands, with the capital largely cut off from the world, and more than 1,500 people killed in the first three months of 2024. The expert believes a multinational security support mission and cracking down on weapons smuggling could help reverse the situation, as powerful gangs continue to control key infrastructure and engage in lucrative illegal activities.