Haiti on brink of collapse, famine as the rule of criminal gangs spreads
Escalating violence prompts U.N. condemnation as lawless gangs terrorize and displace thousands and impede aid.
Haiti
Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, is a U.N. member and a key partner in CARICOM. The country is grappling with an unprecedented and multifaceted crisis marked by extreme gang violence, political instability, and a severe humanitarian situation. The international community, including the U.N., is working to assist Haiti in re-establishing security and democratic governance.
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