Haiti Elections: UN Reports More Than 1,400 Murders in Just Three Months
Haiti remains trapped in a spiral of violence that, five years after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, continues to leave the country mired in a deep political, institutional, and humanitarian crisis at the mercy of organized criminal groups. A new United Nations report documented at least 1,408 people killed and another 656 injured between […]
The United Nations has reported over 1,400 murders in Haiti between April and June, a period four months before the upcoming December elections. This spike in violence has left the nation grappling with a political, institutional, and humanitarian crisis, five years after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. According to a new United Nations report, at least 1,408 people were killed and 656 injured during this three-month span.
The violence is primarily concentrated in Port-au-Prince and its surrounding areas, but armed gangs have increasingly expanded into other regions as the state's institutions weaken. Gangs were responsible for 55% of the victims, while kidnappings also rose during the period. Sexual violence remains a significant issue, with 796 victims documented, mostly women and girls.
While authorities maintain plans for the presidential and legislative elections, their success depends on establishing a secure environment. The electoral calendar calls for the first round on December 13, followed by a second round in February 2027. However, the elections face challenges due to the ongoing crisis, which has displaced over 1.5 million people and left 75% of the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area under armed group control.
The United Nations urges the deployment of the Gang Suppression Force and emphasizes that without substantial security improvements, the promise of December elections may once again be postponed.
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