Gang violence is on the rise in Haiti as illegal weapons are being smuggled into the country, according to a United Nations report.
From July 2024 to February, more than 4,200 people were killed in the Caribbean country, with another 1,356 injured.
Much of the violence is being committed by gangs who have formed a coalition known as “Vin Ansamn.”
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In addition to gang violence, over 2,000 Haitians have been killed and injured in police operations from July to February — a 60% increase in police-involved killings.
According to the report, 73% of victims killed by authorities were alleged gang members, while 27% of people killed “were not associated with gangs and were often struck by stray bullets while in the streets or at home.”
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