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What is happening in Haiti?

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Haiti is experiencing severe gang violence, with thousands killed and over a million displaced. Criminal groups have expanded their attacks beyond the capital, causing widespread killings, kidnappings, sexual violence, and exploitation. The security situation has worsened since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

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UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'

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  • UN reports ongoing killings, kidnappings, and sexual violence in Haiti.
  • Over 1,500 killed and 600 injured between April and June, mainly in Port-au-Prince. 14s
  • More than 4,800 killed and over a million displaced since October 2024. 28s
  • Criminal groups have expanded attacks outside the capital, with documented cases of sexual exploitation and child trafficking. 40s
  • Majority of deaths occurred during security operations, with over a third from drone strikes. 1m 15s
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UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'
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Africanews
10 hours ago
UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'

Over 1,000 people killed in just two months due to gang attacks, with ongoing killings, kidnappings, and sexual violence.

UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'
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Africanews
10 hours ago
UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'

From October 2024 to June 2025, more than 4,800 people killed and over a million displaced by gang violence.

UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'
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Africanews
10 hours ago
UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'

Documented cases include sexual slavery, exploitation, and child trafficking.

UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'
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Africanews
10 hours ago
UN says human rights situation in Haiti 'extremely worrying'

Security situation has deteriorated since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021.

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