U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support

The United Nations chief warns that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the national police. The deteriorating situation in the country has resulted in increased violence and a humanitarian crisis, with over 5,600 people killed last year and more than 1 million Haitians forced to flee their homes. The multinational police force in Haiti remains below its anticipated strength, and the U.N. is considering options for its future role in the country.

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