"Haiti's Urgent Need for 5000 Police to Tackle Catastrophic Gang Violence"

The UN rights expert for Haiti has stated that the country now requires between 4,000 and 5,000 international police to address the "catastrophic" gang violence targeting key institutions and individuals. Gangs have been involved in attacks on hospitals, schools, and prisons, with an increase in killings and injuries. The report also highlights the use of children in frontline activities and the closure of essential infrastructure, leaving many Haitians on the brink of famine. Urgent deployment of a multinational security mission and the establishment of a transitional presidential council are deemed crucial to address the escalating crisis.