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UN political mission reports surge in gang violence in Port‑au‑Prince areas, dozens killed in mass attack
Summary
A UN report said at least 613 people were killed and 375 injured in several neighborhoods since March, with a June 13 mass attack after a football match leaving at least 61 dead; the mission called for strengthened security capabilities and measures against impunity.
The UN's political mission published a report documenting a resurgence of armed violence in the Lehi De Cul De Sac area and several neighborhoods of Cité Soleil. Farhan said the report covers the period March through July 31 and recorded at least 613 people killed and 375 injured, with more than 18,000 people displaced.
The briefing highlighted that many victims were not associated with gangs and said the documented acts could constitute serious violations of international human rights law. The mission urged strengthening Haitian security forces' operational capacities and called for effective protection of civilians and steps to combat impunity.
