Humanitarian organizations alarmed by rising violence in Haiti

Port-au-Prince.- The humanitarian community in Haiti has expressed deep concern over escalating violence, particularly massacres and gang attacks, which have led to increasing casualties and mass displacement. Since late January, more than 6,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, including over 2,000 in Delmas, Port-au-Prince, and Pétion-Ville, and 4,100 in Kenscoff. Families have been brutally killed, including children and infants attempting to escape.

Ulrika Richardson, the coordinator of humanitarian institutions in Haiti, condemned attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure, such as the February 13 assault on the State University Hospital. She emphasized that these acts violate human rights and deprive vulnerable populations of essential services.

Despite these challenges, humanitarian organizations reaffirm their commitment to aiding affected communities. They call for an end to the violence and urge international support to fund emergency relief and long-term solutions that promote stability and resilience in Haiti.