Archive · 2 Oct 2025
UN: Haiti's Drone Strikes Likely Unlawful, Hundreds Dead
The UN is concerned about Haiti's use of force against gangs.
The UN says that the Haitian police and drone strikes have killed a lot of people, including kids.
The UN thinks that the drone strikes might be against the law.
Armed groups have taken over large parts of Haiti, causing many people to leave their homes.
The UN is trying to send a security force to help, but it's been delayed due to lack of funds.
UN Human Rights Chief says Haiti's actions against gangs are likely unlawful.
Drone strikes accounted for over half of killings and injuries this year.
At least 559 people killed in drone strikes, 11 were children.
Police executed 174 people for alleged gang affiliation.
1.3 million people have been displaced due to conflict.
- Who
- U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Turk, Haitian Police, Vectus Global
- What
- UN criticizes Haiti's use of force, particularly drone strikes
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Haiti (Port-au-Prince)
- Why
- Due to concerns about human rights violations and disproportionate force
U.N. Position
Haitian Government (Implied)
Use of Force
U.N. Position
Excessive and unlawful use of lethal force by Haitian police and through drone strikes.
Haitian Government (Implied)
Struggling to stem violence with limited resources; 'doing what it can'
- Total Deaths (2024)
- 559+ from drone strikes, 174 from police
- Children Killed in Drone Strikes
- At least 11
- People Displaced
- 1.3 million
- Drone Operator
- Vectus Global (Erik Prince)
- Deployment Status
- Kenyan-led security force is delayed