Amnesty International condemns reports of mass killings near Jérémie Marina in Cité Soleil on 6 and 7 December; 180 people were killed in gang attacks, according to Haiti’s Prime MinisterEast’s office.
“We urge the Haitian authorities and the international community to redouble their efforts to protect the people in the context of the security crisis. Those responsible for the massacre and other serious violations of international human rights law must be identified as quickly as possible,” said Anna Pickel, Amnesty International’s Americas Director. responsible person and take them to court to answer for their actions.
We urge the Haitian authorities and the international community to redouble their efforts to protect the people in the context of the security crisis. Those responsible for massacres and other serious violations of international human rights law must be identified as quickly as possible and brought to court to hold them accountable for their actions.
Ana Piquer, Amnesty International Americas Director.
“The people of Haiti deserve to live free from fear and gang-related violence. We fear that unless immediate steps are taken to prevent another killing, more killings may occur. The international community must urgently do more to support the Haitian authorities in fulfilling their obligations duty to protect civilians and ensure justice for these heinous crimes.
The people of Haiti deserve to live free from fear and gang violence. We fear that unless immediate steps are taken to prevent another killing, more killings may occur. The international community must urgently do more to support the Haitian authorities in fulfilling their obligations to protect civilians and ensure that these heinous crimes are brought to justice.
Ana Piquer, Amnesty International Americas Director.
Amnesty International also called on all gangs in Haiti to immediately stop their attacks on people.
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