Haiti’s Collapse: Past the Point of No Return?
Rampant gang violence in Haiti has reached a critical point, pushing the nation toward “total chaos,” according to the UN. The UN Security Council heard that the situation, marked by escalating clashes, cholera outbreaks, and widespread gender-based violence, is overwhelming Haitian authorities. International aid is urgently needed to prevent a complete collapse, as a recently deployed, understaffed UN peacekeeping force has proven insufficient to quell the violence. A UN report details a drastic increase in homicides and sexual assaults, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis.
John Q. Hosedrinker