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Guterres Visits Haiti, Highlights 2,300 Deaths, 1.5 M Displaced

6/17/2026

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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti on June 16 2026, saying women and children in a school shelter pay the highest price and that the scenes will not leave him.
UN officials reported 2,300 killings and 1,100 injuries in Haiti since early 2026, while 1.5 million are displaced and over five million face food insecurity.
Human Rights Watch sent a letter urging Guterres to ensure safeguards, accountability and support for gang-linked children.

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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti on June 16 2026, saying women and children in a school shelter pay the highest price and that the scenes will not leave him.
UN officials reported 2,300 killings and 1,100 injuries in Haiti since early 2026, while 1.5 million are displaced and over five million face food insecurity.
Human Rights Watch sent a letter urging Guterres to ensure safeguards, accountability and support for gang-linked children.