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UN Warns of Imminent Crisis as Gangs Threaten Haiti

1/23/2025

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Gangs in Haiti threaten to seize control of Port-au-Prince, prompting a dire warning from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He emphasized the urgent need for international support to bolster the national police, as escalating violence risks a humanitarian disaster and the collapse of democratic governance. Immediate action is crucial to restore stability.

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Gangs in Haiti threaten to seize control of Port-au-Prince, prompting a dire warning from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He emphasized the urgent need for international support to bolster the national police, as escalating violence risks a humanitarian disaster and the collapse of democratic governance. Immediate action is crucial to restore stability.