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UN Flags Haiti Gang Surge; Qatar Pledges $30 Million Aid

4/25/2026

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UN warned that gang violence in Haiti has escalated to killings, sexual abuse and child trafficking, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Qatar pledged $30 million to the Gang Suppression Force trust fund, with $10 million over three years.
The United Nations reported operations killed 1,343 suspects, seized 140 firearms and recorded 2,444 homicides between December 2025 and February 2026.
Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé urged force deployment and police expansion to 2,500-3,000 officers by end-2026.

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UN warned that gang violence in Haiti has escalated to killings, sexual abuse and child trafficking, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Qatar pledged $30 million to the Gang Suppression Force trust fund, with $10 million over three years.
The United Nations reported operations killed 1,343 suspects, seized 140 firearms and recorded 2,444 homicides between December 2025 and February 2026.
Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé urged force deployment and police expansion to 2,500-3,000 officers by end-2026.