Open Letter to UN Secretary-General Guterres ahead of his visit to Haiti
Human Rights Watch has issued an open letter to the UN Secretary-General urging a comprehensive strategy to address the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Haiti. The report highlights the expansion of criminal groups, widespread human rights abuses, and concerns regarding the conduct of security forces.
Why it matters
The situation in Haiti represents a critical failure of international security and humanitarian intervention, impacting the lives of millions and regional stability.
We are writing ahead of your June 16 visit to Haiti. As criminal groups tighten their grip on the country, its security, human rights and humanitarian crises continue to deepen. We urge you to use this visit to call for a comprehensive response that protects the population and helps address the factors that fuel the violence and widespread human rights abuses.
The source is an advocacy organization focused on human rights, which typically frames issues through the lens of institutional accountability and social justice.
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