United Nations says children make up 50 percent of gang members in Haiti
Summary
The United Nations has reported that children make up about half of the members of gangs in Haiti. Violence and instability have led to more children being recruited for gang activities. The situation has resulted in significant human rights abuses and displacement in the country.Key Facts
- Children account for about 50% of gang members in Haiti.
- Recruitment of children into gangs increased by 700% in early 2024 compared to the previous year.
- More than 2,000 serious violations against children were reported in 2024, a fivefold increase from the previous year.
- Violence has forced roughly 1.3 million Haitians to leave their homes, many of whom are young people.
- Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is largely controlled by gangs, affecting public services and costs.
- Nearly 5,000 people were killed due to gang violence from October 2023 to June 2024.
- A Kenya-led mission to help Haiti's police has had limited success due to funding and resource shortages.
- The US and Panama proposed a security force to address the gang violence in Haiti.
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