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The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti reports that 613 people were killed and 375 others injured between March 6 and July 31 amid intensifying gang violence across the coun
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In Short: The United Nations reported a surge in gang violence in Haiti, with 613 people killed and 375 injured between March 6 and July 31.
The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti reported a significant increase in gang violence, resulting in 613 deaths and 375 injuries between March 6 and July 31, according to a press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
The violence, primarily occurring in the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac area and several neighbourhoods of Cité Soleil, has led to the suspension of schools and health services due to gang attacks on public and private buildings.
More than 176 women and girls were reportedly raped by gang members during the period, and at least 61 people were killed and 20 injured in a single attack, including seven children.
The report emphasized the need for continued efforts to deploy the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) with the necessary personnel, equipment, and resources to address the escalating situation.
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- The findings were highlighted on Thursday during the daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, which said the violence has intensified in the Plaine…
- The report said the deaths occurred primarily during confrontations between criminal gangs, although more than one-third of those killed were not associated with gangs.
- BINUH also reported that more than 176 women and girls were subjected to rape by gang members during the period under review.
- According to the report, the gangs attacked public and private buildings, leading to the suspension of schools and health services.
- The report said at least 61 people were killed and 20 others injured in the attack, including at least seven children, the youngest of whom was seven years old.
- The report also underscored the importance of continuing efforts to ensure the full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) by providing it with the personnel, equipment, specialised capabilities and financial…
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