Haiti Faces Severe Hunger Crisis Amid Escalating Gang Violence

Nearly half the population is experiencing acute food insecurity as gang control disrupts supply chains and drives inflation.

A new report reveals that 5.41 million Haitians are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, with 6,000 experiencing catastrophic hunger.
Gang violence has intensified, controlling 80% of Port-au-Prince and key roads, severely disrupting food and aid deliveries.
Inflation has surged, with food costs consuming up to 70% of household expenses, further exacerbating the hunger crisis.
The humanitarian situation is worsened by residual effects of past climate shocks, including Hurricane Matthew and the 2021 earthquake.
Despite international efforts, including a UN-backed mission led by Kenya, significant challenges remain in stabilizing the region and providing adequate food assistance.