Haiti on the brink of chaos: The United Nations warns of the “point of no return” amid the escalation of gangs

In her surrounding the Security Council on Monday, Maria Isabel Salvador said that organized criminal groups launched coordinated attacks – to expand their control and undermine the state authority in the capital Port or Prince and in other areas of the country – in which more than 500 prisoners were liberated in the fifth escape from prison in less than a year. It described it as part of “Blessed effort to consolidate hegemony, dismantle institutions, and spread terror.”

The multinational security support mission

She noted that more than a thousand people were killed in February and March alone, and that more than 60,000 people have been forcibly displaced during the past two months, to be added to the displaced, who numbered one million by December 2024.

She said: “The volume of violence has sparked panic among the Haitians, who fear the complete collapse of the state under the pressure of criminal groups. Many have organized themselves to protect their neighborhoods, their families and their societies.”

Ms. Salvador stressed that the intensification of international support for Hitty has become more important than ever, especially by increasing financing and operational capacity of the multinational security support mission. She said that at this critical stage, all member states must increase their support for the security forces in Haiti – especially the security support mission led by Kenya – “It is not an option, but as a necessity due to the lack of an applicable alternative.”

She added that cholera and gender -based violence are widely spread, especially in displacement sites. She added that the insecurity led to the closure of 39 health facilities and more than 900 schools in Port or Prince.

Life -saving relief financing

In this context, member states urged support for the humanitarian response plan for 2025. And she said that the United Nations is still committed to helping to provide life -saving relief – especially for women, girls and children – and enhance social peace through government -led efforts.

However, she emphasized that without sufficient financing and predictable, “Even the small presence of the United Nations may become non -sustainable,” She urged the continuation and expansion of support for the World Food Program operations in the country, which provides a very important life artery in light of the isolation of the capital.

The private actress indicated that the Haitians “They are witnessing increasing levels of weakness and increasing doubts about the state’s ability to meet their needs.”

She said that although the national security forces made their best, she could not succeed without a unified strategic leadership structure – free of political intervention and operates under a civil authority.

She also confirmed that without decisive, concrete and timely international assistance, “The security situation may not change in Haiti.”

She said in her speech to Security Council members: “Haiti may face chaos, and your response will contribute to resolving this sharp deterioration. I urge you to continue your efforts and meet the urgent needs of the country and its people.”