UN Reports Over 1,600 Killed in Haiti’s Gang Violence in Early 2025
Marianswoman – The United Nations has reported that more than 1,600 individuals were killed in Haiti between January and March 2025 due to escalating gang violence. According to the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), 1,617 people lost their lives and over 580 were injured during this period. The majority of the fatalities were among gang members, but civilians, self-defense groups, and law enforcement officers were also affected.
The violence has been particularly severe in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control approximately 85% of the city. Recent attacks have forced residents to flee their homes, with some swimming across rivers to escape the violence.
The international community has expressed concern over the deteriorating situation. A UN-backed, Kenyan-led police mission has been deployed to assist Haitian authorities, but efforts have been hampered by funding and staffing shortages.
The UN has called for increased international support to address the crisis, emphasizing the urgent need to restore law and order in Haiti. Without enhanced assistance, the country risks descending further into chaos.
