"Haiti's Gangs: Unraveling the Crisis and the Path to Hope"

Armed gangs in Haiti, such as the G9 Family and Allies alliance and GPep, have long influenced the country's politics and daily life, controlling around 80% of Port-au-Prince. These gangs have become autonomous and now wield significant political power, making demands and opposing foreign intervention. The country's deep-rooted issues of poverty, inequality, and lack of opportunities contribute to the gangs' influence. While a multinational security mission led by Kenya is being considered, experts emphasize the need for a dual approach of addressing security and political challenges, with a focus on stable leadership and functioning state institutions to tackle the crisis.