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Multinational Force Targets Child Recruitment in Haiti's Gangs

4/7/2026

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A multinational force, including the new Gang Suppression Force (GSF), is preparing to address Haiti's gang violence, where about half of armed group members are children.
In 2024, gangs recruited at least 302 children, often through promises of food and money, while over 1.4 million Haitians remain homeless.
Geeta Narayan, UNICEF spokesperson, calls for a handover protocol to ensure proper care for these children.

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Story summary

A multinational force, including the new Gang Suppression Force (GSF), is preparing to address Haiti's gang violence, where about half of armed group members are children.
In 2024, gangs recruited at least 302 children, often through promises of food and money, while over 1.4 million Haitians remain homeless.
Geeta Narayan, UNICEF spokesperson, calls for a handover protocol to ensure proper care for these children.