Overview

• The UN special representative warns Haiti is nearing a 'point of no return' with gangs controlling 85% of Port-au-Prince and expanding their dominance.
• Recent violence includes the seizure of Mirebalais, where over 500 prisoners were freed in the fifth prison break in under a year.
• A Kenyan-led multinational force, operating with only 40% of its planned strength, has struggled to counter gang violence effectively.
• Cholera outbreaks, gender-based violence—including collective rape—and mass displacement have surged, with over 60,000 people displaced in the last two months alone.
• UN officials stress the urgent need for international funding and logistical support to stabilize Haiti and curb the flow of weapons fueling gang activity.