Rising Vigilante Violence Claims Lives in Haiti

Vigilante killings are on the rise in Haiti, with at least five men killed and set on fire by a crowd in Petionville. The killings come amid escalating gang violence, with a 20% increase in killings and a 63% increase in kidnappings reported in the first quarter of 2022. Some Haitians have condemned the violence, while others are calling for the police and justice officials to take control. The UN has appealed for the immediate deployment of a foreign armed force, but the Security Council has shown no interest.