UN Warns Haiti Approaches Point of No Return Amid Escalating Gang Violence

The UN has raised alarms over escalating gang violence in Haiti, warning that the situation is dire as rival gangs gain control of territories. UN official María Isabel Salvador stated that the country could face "total chaos" without increased funding for the Kenyan-led multinational force aimed at supporting local police. The violence has intensified since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, resulting in high casualties, displacement, and growing skepticism regarding the government's ability to respond. Critical gaps in the operational capacity of the Kenyan force have hindered stabilization efforts as calls for urgent international support grow.