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Armed Conflicts·Human Rights·United Nations

Haiti faces critical situation with over 600 deaths from four months of armed violence

Sunday, 16 August 2026, 06:34 · 1 min read

A new United Nations report has documented more than 600 killings and nearly 400 injuries in Haiti over the past four months, amid an intensifying power struggle between criminal gangs and security forces. The report details ongoing clashes involving private military companies alongside state security actors, underscoring the complex and fragmented nature of the conflict. The figures highlight the deepening humanitarian crisis in Haiti (a Caribbean nation that has struggled with political instability and gang violence for years), where civilians continue to bear the brunt of the bloodshed.

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El PaísCuatro meses de violencia armada en Haití causan más de 600 asesinatos y casi 400 heridos ↗︎
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