UN Appeals for $674 Million to Combat Escalating Violence in Haiti

The United Nations has launched a humanitarian appeal to address the dire situation in Haiti, where gang violence has led to a significant increase in killings, sexual violence, and a severe food crisis.

• The UN's $674 million appeal aims to assist 5.5 million Haitians, with a focus on addressing food insecurity and the aftermath of violence.
• Gang violence in Haiti has intensified, with a 50% increase in sexual violence and over 314,000 people displaced from their homes.
• Kenya has agreed to lead a multinational force to restore peace in Haiti, though deployment is delayed by legal challenges in Kenya.
• The humanitarian crisis in Haiti is exacerbated by political instability, following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021.
• The appeal for 2024 is lower than the previous year's $720 million request, which was only 34% funded, despite the growing needs.

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