UN report highlights surge in gang violence and police brutality in Haiti

A new UN report reveals that gang violence in Haiti resulted in 1,745 casualties from July to September, a 30% increase from the previous quarter. The report also highlights 106 extrajudicial executions by police, including six children. Gangs, particularly the coalition Viv Ansamn, control 80% of Port-au-Prince, leading to extreme brutality against residents. The report details incidents of sexual violence and kidnappings, with 170 individuals taken for ransom during this period. Haitian police were responsible for 669 casualties, raising concerns about their use of lethal force. The UN has called for increased international support for a Kenyan-led security mission to address the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.