Violence in Haiti: more than 16,000 dead since 2022 according to the UN

A United Nations report reveals that violence in Haiti has claimed more than 16,000 victims over three years, underscoring the scale of the security crisis.

Violence in Haiti: more than 16,000 dead since 2022 according to the UN

Violence in Haiti: more than 16,000 dead since 2022 according to the UN

The violence tearing through Haiti has caused the deaths of more than 16,000 people since 2022, according to data published by the United Nations. This toll, reported by TV5 Monde, illustrates the dramatic scale of the insecurity afflicting the country.

These figures cover a three-year period marked by the expansion of armed gangs across Haitian territory. Confrontations between criminal groups, targeted assassinations and violence against civilians have contributed to this heavy human toll.

The security situation remains extremely concerning, with major humanitarian consequences for the population. Efforts deployed to restore order and protect citizens are struggling to stem the wave of criminality that has intensified in recent years.

Source: Google News HT — Port-au-Prince

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