«Коррупция, безнаказанность и неэффективное управление, усугубляемые растущим уровнем бандитизма, подорвали верховенство закона и приблизили государственные институты к полному краху», – говорится в опубликованном в четверг докладе УВКПЧ. В этих условиях население Гаити в значительной степени лишено возможности пользоваться правами человека, делают вывод авторы документа.
«Борьба с хаосом должна стать главным приоритетом [властей Гаити] – во имя защиты населения и предотвращения дальнейших человеческих страданий», – заявил Верховный комиссар ООН по правам человека Фолькер Тюрк. По его словам, не менее важно защитить институты, необходимые для соблюдения верховенства закона.
Подготовленный УВКПЧ доклад охватывает период с 25 сентября 2023 года по 29 февраля 2024 года. В отчете говорится, что в прошлом году число убитых и раненых в результате «бандитских разборок» на Гаити значительно возросло – 4 451 человек погиб, 1 668 – получили ранения. Эта тенденция перекинулась и на нынешний год: число жертв насилия резко увеличилось за первые три месяца – 1 554 убитых и 826 раненых.
Согласно докладу, женщины на Гаити зачастую вынуждены вступать в «эксплуататорские» сексуальные отношения с членами банд. Кроме того, изнасилование заложников по-прежнему используется для принуждения семей к выплате выкупа. Сексуальное насилие в основном остается безнаказанным, констатируют авторы доклада.
Преступники продолжают вербовать и подвергать насилию детей – они не могут покинуть ряды банды из-за страха мести. В некоторых случаях молодых членов банд убивали за попытку бегства. Повседневная жизнь на Гаити нарушена из-за ограничений, наложенных бандами на передвижение людей, товаров и услуг.
«Все эти действия возмутительны и должны быть немедленно прекращены», – заявил Верховный комиссар ООН Фолькер Тюрк.
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“The situation in Haiti is truly heartbreaking. Corruption, impunity, and ineffective governance have brought the country to the brink of collapse. It is crucial that immediate action is taken to protect the population and prevent further suffering. The international community must prioritize bringing order to the chaos for the sake of upholding the rule of law,” stated the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Folker Türk. The alarming increase in violence and human rights violations on Haiti is deeply concerning and demands urgent attention. Women are particularly vulnerable, being forced into exploitative sexual relationships with gang members. It is imperative that perpetrators are held accountable to end the cycle of violence and ensure justice for the victims.
Is the UN planning on specific actions to address the escalating violence and lawlessness in Haiti?
Yes, the UN is working on a comprehensive strategy to tackle the escalating violence and lawlessness in Haiti. This includes measures to increase security, combat corruption, and strengthen governance to protect the population and prevent further human suffering. Immediate action is crucial to address the crisis effectively.
“Corruption, impunity, and ineffective governance, exacerbated by the rising level of banditry, have undermined the rule of law and brought the state institutions closer to total collapse,” the report by the UNICEF said. In these conditions, the population of Haiti is largely deprived of the opportunity to enjoy human rights, according to the authors of the document. “The fight against chaos must become the top priority [for the authorities of Haiti] – in order to protect the population and prevent further human suffering,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. He emphasized the importance of protecting the institutions necessary to uphold the rule of law. The report prepared by UNICEF covers the period from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024. The report states that last year the number of killed and injured as a result of ‘gang violence’ in Haiti significantly increased – 4,451 people were killed, 1,668 were injured. This trend has spilled over to the current year: the number of violence victims sharply increased in the first three months – 1,554 killed and 826 injured. According to the report, women in Haiti are often forced into ‘exploitative’ sexual relationships with gang members. In addition, the rape of hostages is still used to force families to pay ransom. Sexual violence largely goes unpunished, the authors of the report note. Criminals continue to recruit and subject children to violence – they cannot leave the gang ranks because of fear.”
“Corruption, impunity, and ineffective governance, exacerbated by increasing levels of banditry, have undermined the rule of law and brought state institutions to the brink of collapse,” stated in the report published on Thursday by the UNHRC. In these circumstances, the population of Haiti is largely deprived of the opportunity to enjoy human rights, conclude the authors of the document. “Combating chaos should be the main priority for the authorities of Haiti – in order to protect the population and prevent further human suffering,” said the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Folker Turk. According to him, it is equally important to protect the institutions necessary to uphold the rule of law. The report prepared by the UNHRC covers the period from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024. The report states that last year, the number of people killed and injured in “gang clashes” in Haiti significantly increased – 4,451 people died, and 1,668 were injured. This trend has carried over to the current year: the number of violence victims sharply increased in the first three months – 1,554 killed and 826 injured. According to the report, women in Haiti are often forced into “exploitative” sexual relationships with gang members. Furthermore, hostage rape is still used to coerce families into paying ransom. Sexual violence largely goes unpunished, the authors of the report state. Criminals continue to recruit and subject children to violence – they cannot leave the gang ranks due to fear.”
“Corruption, impunity, and ineffective governance, exacerbated by the rising level of banditry, have undermined the rule of law and brought state institutions closer to complete collapse,” the UN report published on Thursday states. In these conditions, the population of Haiti is largely deprived of the ability to exercise human rights, the document authors conclude. “Combating chaos must become the top priority [of the Haitian authorities] – in the name of protecting the population and preventing further human suffering,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Folker Turk. According to him, it is equally important to protect the institutions necessary for upholding the rule of law. The report prepared by the UN covers the period from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024. It states that last year, the number of people killed and injured in “gang skirmishes” in Haiti increased significantly – 4,451 people were killed, 1,668 were injured. This trend has carried over to the current year: the number of violence victims sharply increased in the first three months – 1,554 killed and 826 injured. According to the report, women in Haiti are often forced into “exploitative” sexual relationships with gang members. Moreover, the rape of hostages is still used to force families to pay ransom. Sexual violence mostly goes unpunished, the report authors note. Criminals continue to recruit and subject children to violence – they cannot leave the gang ranks out of fear.”
How can the international community best support the efforts to address corruption and violence in Haiti?
To effectively support efforts in addressing corruption and violence in Haiti, the international community needs to prioritize funding for anti-corruption measures, strengthen law enforcement, and provide resources for programs aimed at empowering the local population. Collaboration between international organizations and the Haitian government is crucial in implementing sustainable solutions for long-term stability.
“Corruption, impunity, and ineffective governance, exacerbated by a rising level of banditry, have undermined the rule of law and brought state institutions to the brink of collapse,” according to the report published by the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday. In these conditions, the population of Haiti is largely deprived of the ability to enjoy human rights, conclude the document’s authors. “Combating chaos must become the top priority of [Haiti’s authorities] – in the name of protecting the population and preventing further human suffering,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. He emphasized the importance of protecting institutions necessary for upholding the rule of law. The report prepared by the UNHRC covers the period from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024. The report states that last year, the number of people killed and injured in “gang clashes” in Haiti significantly increased – 4,451 people died, and 1,668 were injured. This trend has continued into the current year: the number of violence victims sharply increased in the first three months – 1,554 killed and 826 injured. According to the report, women in Haiti are often forced into “exploitative” sexual relationships with gang members. Additionally, hostage rape is still used to pressure families into paying ransom. Sexual violence largely goes unpunished, as noted by the report’s authors. Criminals continue to recruit and subject children to violence – fear prevents them from leaving the gang.”
Corruption, impunity, and ineffective governance, exacerbated by rising levels of banditry, have undermined the rule of law and brought state institutions to the brink of collapse. The population of Haiti is largely deprived of the ability to exercise their human rights in these conditions, as highlighted by the authors of the report. “The fight against chaos must become the top priority [of the Haitian authorities] – in the name of protecting the population and preventing further human suffering,” stated the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. According to him, it is equally important to protect the institutions necessary for upholding the rule of law. The report prepared by the UN covers the period from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024. Last year, the number of people killed and injured as a result of “gang violence” in Haiti increased significantly – 4,451 people were killed, and 1,668 were injured. This trend has continued into this year: the number of victims of violence has sharply increased in the first three months – 1,554 killed and 826 injured. According to the report, women in Haiti are often forced into “exploitative” sexual relationships with gang members. Additionally, hostage rape is still used to force families to pay ransom. Sexual violence largely goes unpunished, as noted by the authors of the report. Criminals continue to recruit and commit violence against children – they cannot leave the gang due to fear.
How can the international community provide immediate support and intervention to address the crisis in Haiti and protect the population from further violence and instability?
“Corruption, impunity, and ineffective governance, exacerbated by the rising level of banditry, have undermined the rule of law and brought state institutions to the brink of collapse,” – stated in the report published on Thursday by the UNHCR. In these conditions, the population of Haiti is largely deprived of the ability to enjoy human rights, the document’s authors conclude. “Combatting chaos must become the top priority [of the authorities in Haiti] – in the name of protecting the population and preventing further human suffering,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. According to him, it is equally important to protect the institutions necessary for upholding the rule of law. The UNHCR report covers the period from 25 September 2023 to 29 February 2024. The report says that last year, the number of deaths and injuries resulting from “gang violence” in Haiti increased significantly – 4,451 people were killed, 1,668 were injured. This trend has spilled over into the current year: the number of violence victims sharply increased in the first three months – 1,554 killed and 826 injured. According to the report, women in Haiti are often forced into “exploitative” sexual relationships with gang members. In addition, hostage rape is still being used to force families to pay ransom. Sexual violence largely goes unpunished, the report’s authors note. Criminals continue to recruit and subject children to violence – they cannot leave the gang ranks out of fear.”
“Corruption, impunity, and ineffective governance, exacerbated by rising levels of banditry, have undermined the rule of law and brought state institutions to the brink of collapse,” states the report published by the UN Commission. In these conditions, the population of Haiti is largely deprived of the ability to exercise human rights, conclude the authors of the document. “Tackling the chaos must become the top priority of [Haiti’s authorities] – in the name of protecting the population and preventing further human suffering,” said the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Folker Türk. According to him, it is equally important to protect the institutions necessary for upholding the rule of law. The report prepared by the UN Commission covers the period from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024. The report states that last year the number of deaths and injuries resulting from “gang violence” in Haiti significantly increased – 4,451 people died, and 1,668 were injured. This trend has persisted into the current year: the number of violence victims sharply increased in the first three months – 1,554 killed and 826 injured. According to the report, women in Haiti are often forced into “exploitative” sexual relationships with gang members. Moreover, hostage rape continues to be used to coerce families into paying ransom. Sexual violence largely goes unpunished, as noted by the authors of the report. Criminals continue to recruit and subject children to violence – they cannot leave the gang ranks out of fear.”
Did the report mention any specific initiatives to address the corruption and violence in Haiti?