Situation of human rights in Haiti - Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (A/HRC/61/74) (Advance edited version)

Country: Haiti Source: UN Human Rights Council Please refer to the attached file. Summary The present report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 58/32. Haiti continued to face alarming levels of gang violence, affecting the enjoyment of human rights. While gang violence remains endemic and expanded out of the capital, other sources of violence by self-defence groups and non-organized members of the population are also concerning. Unnecessary or disproportionate use of force by Haitian and other security forces were also documented. Strengthening democratic institutions, with the support of the international community, will be key to pave the way for Haiti’s security and progress

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