The areas around the Haitian capital are still suffering amid violent chaos, with 99 people I recently reported a death in Quarrels between rival gangs in Cite Soleil neighborhood alone, leading United Nations human rights office to express his concern on Saturday about the painful situation.
United nations warning came hours After the UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution renewing the mandate of a United Nations office in The turbulent Caribbean nation and advocacy on All countries to stop the transfer of small arms, light Weapons and ammunition for anyone there supporting gang violence and criminal Activity.
The UN humanitarian agencies said they are ready help besieged communities as soon as it is safe to do so, spokesperson Jeremy Lawrence for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, they put out those dangers.
“We’ve trusted so far from January to the end of On Saturday, he said 934 people were killed, 684 wounded and 680 kidnapped across the capital “in June”. In addition, “over the course of five days from 8 to 12 July, at least 234 more people killed or injured in gang-related violence in in Cite Soleil area of The city. “
Most said of Victims “were not directly included in gangs’ but they targeted.
Separately, UN humanitarian aid affairs office I mentioned that 99 of Recent Victims in Soliel was martyred.
called Lawrence on Gangs to stop violence while also Haitian authorities urged to ensure Fundamental human rights are ‘placed front and center’ of their responses to the crisis. The fight against Impunity and sexual violence, along with reinforcement of Human Rights Monitoring and Reporting remain He said.
The Security Council resolution, drafted by the United States and Mexico, 15-0 was approved on Friday. It demanded an immediate halt of gang violence and criminal Activities – a point emphasized by China.
“Heavily armed gangs are becoming increasingly sophisticated in Their actions, simultaneous, coordinated and organized attacks in different areas,” Lawrence said.
The governmenthe said, he has duty To protect citizens’ right to life even from threats that come from private destinations.
UN agencies said some gangs deny this access To drink water and food in in order to control populationMalnutrition exacerbated.
Deputy US Ambassador Richard Mills said new will decision allow United nations mission to promote political dialogue and enhance ability of Haitian National Police to control gang violence and protect human rights.
a year After the unsolved assassination of President Jovenel Moise, gang violence has worsened and many Haitians have attempted to flee a country that appears to be in economic and social free fall. Attempts to form a coalition government Stumbled, efforts to hold general The elections faltered.
The United Nations has participated in Haiti on And the off Since 1990, the last United Nations Peacekeeping mission I was in The country from 2004 until October 2017. Politics mission Now there you advise Haiti government on Strengthening political stability and good judgment.
The areas around the Haitian capital are still suffering amid violent chaos, with 99 people I recently reported a death in Quarrels between rival gangs in Cite Soleil neighborhood alone, leading United Nations human rights office to express his concern on Saturday about the painful situation.
United nations warning came hours After the UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution renewing the mandate of a United Nations office in The turbulent Caribbean nation and advocacy on All countries to stop the transfer of small arms, light Weapons and ammunition for anyone there supporting gang violence and criminal Activity.
The UN humanitarian agencies said they are ready help besieged communities as soon as it is safe to do so, spokesperson Jeremy Lawrence for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, they put out those dangers.
“We’ve trusted so far from January to the end of On Saturday, he said 934 people were killed, 684 wounded and 680 kidnapped across the capital “in June”. In addition, “over the course of five days from 8 to 12 July, at least 234 more people killed or injured in gang-related violence in in Cite Soleil area of The city. “
Most said of Victims “were not directly included in gangs’ but they targeted.
Separately, UN humanitarian aid affairs office I mentioned that 99 of Recent Victims in Soliel was martyred.
called Lawrence on Gangs to stop violence while also Haitian authorities urged to ensure Fundamental human rights are ‘placed front and center’ of their responses to the crisis. The fight against Impunity and sexual violence, along with reinforcement of Human Rights Monitoring and Reporting remain He said.
The Security Council resolution, drafted by the United States and Mexico, 15-0 was approved on Friday. It demanded an immediate halt of gang violence and criminal Activities – a point emphasized by China.
“Heavily armed gangs are becoming increasingly sophisticated in Their actions, simultaneous, coordinated and organized attacks in different areas,” Lawrence said.
The governmenthe said, he has duty To protect citizens’ right to life even from threats that come from private destinations.
UN agencies said some gangs deny this access To drink water and food in in order to control populationMalnutrition exacerbated.
Deputy US Ambassador Richard Mills said new will decision allow United nations mission to promote political dialogue and enhance ability of Haitian National Police to control gang violence and protect human rights.
a year After the unsolved assassination of President Jovenel Moise, gang violence has worsened and many Haitians have attempted to flee a country that appears to be in economic and social free fall. Attempts to form a coalition government Stumbled, efforts to hold general The elections faltered.
The United Nations has participated in Haiti on And the off Since 1990, the last United Nations Peacekeeping mission I was in The country from 2004 until October 2017. Politics mission Now there you advise Haiti government on Strengthening political stability and good judgment.