💥 Heavy Armed Gangs Control vast Areas of Haiti 💥

Since 2020, Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince has been the site of an ongoing armed conflict between rival gangs and the state. The government of Haiti and national security forces have struggled to maintain their control of Port-au-Prince amid this conflict.

In March 2024, acting prime minister Henry was prevented from returning to Haiti after a trip intended to secure a peace-keeping force of Kenyan police to fight gang violence. The power vacuum and chaos in the streets led to the scheduling of an emergency CARICOM meeting on 11 March, the same day, Henry announced his resignation under pressure from protesters, gangs, and the international community, effective upon the naming of a new Prime Minister and cabinet by a transitional council.

Long-Term Consequences. Children who suffer from severe early-life undernutrition often experience lifelong challenges, including: Lower academic achievement and school performance Reduced economic productivity and earning potential in adulthood Increased risk of neuropsychological disorders and behavioral problems.

Haiti (French: Haïti; Haitian Creole: Ayiti) is a country in the Caribbean. It occupies the western three-eighths of Hispaniola; the Dominican Republic occupies the eastern five-eighths (63%) of the island. The country has a total area of 27,750 km2 (10,710 sq mi), of which 27,560 km² is land and 190 km² is water.