"Urgent International Action Needed to Halt Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti"

Human Rights Watch has called for rapid international intervention to address the escalating gang violence in Haiti, highlighting the brutal rapes and killings taking place in the capital. With gangs reportedly controlling 80% of Port-au-Prince, the police force is overwhelmed, and the situation is deteriorating rapidly. The United States has proposed a resolution to authorize a multinational police force, but no timetable has been given. The report also emphasizes the need for humanitarian assistance, as 5.2 million Haitians require aid. Human Rights Watch urges the U.S., Canada, France, and other governments to support the establishment of a transitional government and calls for recognition of historical harms and reparations.