UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded
Summary
The United Nations has reported that efforts to address economic and political problems and violence in Haiti are underfunded. The UN aims to raise over $900 million but has only received 9.2% of the needed funds. Armed gangs have taken control of many areas in Haiti, leading to significant violence and displacement.Key Facts
- The UN wants to raise over $900 million for Haiti, but only 9.2% of this is funded so far.
- Over 1.3 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to violence.
- More than 3,100 people have been killed in Haiti this year.
- Armed gangs control large parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
- The UN emphasizes stopping the flow of weapons from the US to Haiti as a solution.
- Comparatively, appeals for countries like Ukraine and the Palestinian territories are better funded.
- Despite international help efforts, including a policing mission by Kenyan officers, the situation remains unstable.
- Haiti's government has declared a three-month state of emergency due to increased violence.
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