Insecurity : 3rd quarter 2025, 1,247 people killed and 710 injured (report)

A recent report from the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) paints a grim picture of the nation’s escalating security crisis. During the third quarter of 2025, spanning from July 1st to September 30th, gang violence continued to ravage Haiti, resulting in the deaths of at least 1,247 individuals and leaving 710 others injured. Despite some progress in pushing back gangs from certain neighborhoods within the capital, Port-au-Prince, their influence has expanded into rural areas, including the Artibonite and Central departments. The report highlights the indiscriminate nature of these attacks, particularly in Arcahaie, Cabaret, and other strategic locations along key roadways. Additionally, the violence has led to 145 kidnappings for ransom and 400 cases of sexual violence. The ongoing armed conflict has severely disrupted access to basic services, with gang assaults on homes, public infrastructure, and other buildings forcing over 1.4 million people into internal displacement by the end of September. The full report, available in English, provides a comprehensive analysis of the situation and underscores the urgent need for international intervention to address Haiti’s deepening humanitarian crisis.