Haiti's Escalating Crisis

Haiti is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, marked by extreme violence and systemic political dysfunction. Over 3,600 people were killed in the first half of 2024, while gang-related violence has driven around 700,000 people from their homes. The situation is compounded by the government's historic alliances with gangs, which emerged from decades of political turmoil, including the assassination of former President Giovenel Moise in 2022. An ineffective multinational security mission, hampered by funding issues and defections, underscores the failure of both local governance and the international community to restore order.