Gang violence in Haiti has disrupted humanitarian operations and worsened food insecurity as the World Food Programme cuts aid amid funding shortages. The agency reduced rations by half and halted hot meals for displaced families while reporting that farmers cannot reach markets, which drives up prices. WFP assisted more than 2 million Haitians since January, but the organization suspended advance food positioning before hurricane season for the first time.
Haiti ranks among five nations globally where people face catastrophic hunger levels, and 5.7 million residents experience acute food insecurity. The agency needs $139 million over 12 months to help vulnerable families. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk reported that gang violence killed more than 16,000 people and injured 7,000 since January 2022, and he called for increased support for Haiti's Gang Suppression Force.
Haiti ranks among five nations globally where people face catastrophic hunger levels, and 5.7 million residents experience acute food insecurity. The agency needs $139 million over 12 months to help vulnerable families. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk reported that gang violence killed more than 16,000 people and injured 7,000 since January 2022, and he called for increased support for Haiti's Gang Suppression Force.
