UN Expert Urges Deployment of 5,000 Foreign Police as Gang Violence Surges in Haiti

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:19pm on 31 Mar 2024,Sunday International

UN expert William O'Neill says Haiti needs urgent help as gang violence has killed over 1,500 people, including many kids, this year. The situation got worse after President Moise was killed in 2021. Gangs, led by "Barbecue" Cherizier, attack hospitals and banks, causing chaos. The report shows more violence last year, with kids forced to join gangs and women suffering sexual violence. O'Neill wants to send 5,000 foreign police to Haiti to stop the violence. Haiti needs help quickly to save lives and bring peace.

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