The UN indicated that the security breakdown has displaced more than 1.3 million people in recent years. Hundreds more have been subjected to kidnapping, rape, and trafficking, adding to the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis. Gang control over key neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince has made it increasingly difficult for aid agencies to access affected populations.

Haiti has not held general elections in nearly a decade. The assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021 left a power vacuum that gangs have exploited, further weakening the state’s ability to maintain order. UN officials say the ongoing violence is undermining prospects for political transition and recovery.

Humanitarian Agencies Struggle To Sustain Response

OCHA emphasized the urgency of additional funding and logistical support to sustain relief operations. Aid workers on the ground have reported critical shortages of food, medical supplies, and safe shelter for displaced populations. Without immediate assistance, the UN warns, the humanitarian response may collapse under pressure.

The UN’s assessment highlights the growing difficulty of containing the crisis without a coordinated global response. Farhan Haq reiterated the need for sustained international engagement to prevent Haiti from descending further into chaos.