The situation is alarming in Haiti, according to the latest report from the United Nations Integrated Office (BINUH). According to this document, at least 2,505 people are killed or injured during the first quarter of 2024. No less than 19 police officers killed or injured. A situation which pushes the head of BINUH to launch a solemn appeal to the international community for the urgent deployment of the multinational force.
BINUH has just released its latest report on the socio-political situation in Haiti. According to the report’s findings, the problems are alarming in the country. To this end, he invites the international community to place Haiti on its agenda and to accelerate the deployment of the multinational mission in accordance with human rights norms and standards.
According to BINUH leaders, the first quarter of 2024 was marked by a sharp increase in violence. At least 2,505 people have been killed or injured in the meantime, an increase of more than 53% in victims linked to gang violence. Regarding cases of kidnapping, BINUH says it has recorded at least 438 cases for ransom for the same period in the West and Artibonite departments.
BINUH deplores that violent clashes are increasing between January and March 2024. A situation motivated by the desire of gangs to expand their zone of occupation, the office specified. Still according to this report, the UN structure underlines that the gangs have, since February 29, changed their tactics and are better coordinating their attacks against public institutions and other strategic infrastructure of the State.
BINUH reports in its report that more than 4,600 inmates escaped from the two main prisons in the capital. At least 22 police stations and sub-stations were ransacked or burned, he also reported. 19 police officers were killed or injured, he stressed, adding that at least 82 children were victims (killed or injured) without counting those who were recruited into the ranks of gangs.
