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Haiti: Alarming Surge in Child Abuse and Recruitment by Armed Groups
UNICEF reports a 1,000 per cent rise in sexual violence against children in Haiti over the past year, with armed groups exerting control over 85 per cent of Port-au-Prince. Child recruitment into these groups surged by 70 per cent in 2024, with up to half of their members being children, some as young as eight…
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Over 5,600 Killed in Haiti’s Gang Violence in 2024
A report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reveals that 5,601 people were killed in Haiti in 2024 due to gang violence, an increase of over 1,000 from 2023. Additionally, 2,212 were injured, and 1,494 were kidnapped. One of the deadliest incidents occurred in December, with 207 people killed…