'Haiti in Crisis: Over 1,500 Dead in Gang Violence' The United Nations human rights office has reported a dire situation in Haiti, with more than 1,500 people killed by gang violence this year. Corruption, impunity, and poor governance have pushed the country's institutions to the brink of collapse. Gang violence has resulted in a surge of sexual violence and deadly vigilantism, while armed gangs have taken control of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The police are outnumbered and outgunned, and the situation has prompted international aid efforts. The violence has also led to food and fuel shortages, exacerbating the country's worst levels of food insecurity on record.